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Still Night, Still Light
When night falls, three characters from different generations reveal their innermost secrets. Three people from different cultures and, more importantly, different generations – Eliane, Romes and Pablo – decide to take action in their lives before it’s too late. Recognized for her short films (Le futur proche, La ronde), Sophie Goyette scrupulously chronicles the quest of three protagonists who have reached a turning point in their personal journey. For her first feature, she delivers a meditative work steeped in the universal questions of human nature.
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Plot Summary
In a remote Italian village, a young woman named Agata works on her family's farm, caring for her ailing grandmother and navigating complex family dynamics. The film explores themes of tradition, family, and the quiet struggles of rural life. As seasons change, Agata grapples with her own desires and the responsibilities that bind her to her home.
Critical Reception
Still Night, Still Light received critical acclaim for its intimate storytelling, evocative cinematography, and strong performances, particularly from Alba Rohrwacher. It was praised for its subtle portrayal of human connection and the challenges of rural existence in a modernizing world.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning visual poetry and atmospheric direction.
Lauded for Alba Rohrwacher's deeply felt and nuanced performance.
Appreciated for its quiet, contemplative examination of family and tradition.
Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated the film's artistic merit and emotional depth, often highlighting the beautiful cinematography and the compelling performance by the lead actress.
Awards & Accolades
Selected for the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film is a spiritual successor to Alice Rohrwacher's previous short film 'Corpo Celeste' and shares thematic and stylistic elements with her later feature 'Happy as Lazzaro'.
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