The Time of Indifference

Set in a decaying Neapolitan villa in the 1930s, the film portrays the complex relationships and inner turmoil of the Anguital family. As Maria grapples with her husband's infidelities and her own dissatisfaction, her children, Giovanni and Mariuccia, navigate their own desires and resentments. The arrival of a charismatic neighbor further disrupts the fragile domestic peace, exposing the characters' emotional apathy and their desperate search for meaning.

Critically acclaimed for its atmospheric direction and strong performances, 'The Time of Indifference' was praised for its faithful adaptation of Alberto Moravia's novel and its nuanced exploration of moral decay and existential angst. While some found its pace deliberate, most critics appreciated its evocative portrayal of bourgeois ennui and psychological drama.

• Praised for its visually rich and oppressive atmosphere.
• Lauded for compelling performances, particularly from Silvio Orlando.
• Noted for its faithful yet visually distinct interpretation of the source material.

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Premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

The film is an adaptation of Alberto Moravia's debut novel of the same name, published in 1929.