La mia ombra è tua
La mia ombra è tua

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La mia ombra è tua

2022
Movie
107 min
Italian

The story of a famous middle-aged writer and a college graduate who embark on a road trip that becomes a cross-generational counterpoint.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Fabio Guaglione, Fabio ResinaroGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A successful but reclusive writer, haunted by a past tragedy, finds his ordered life disrupted when he becomes obsessed with a young woman he sees on the street. He begins to follow her, delving into a spiral of intrigue and self-discovery that blurs the lines between reality and his own imagination. As he gets closer, he confronts his own demons and the true nature of his connection to the mysterious woman.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and the lead performances, particularly by Giuseppe Fiorello. Some critics found the plot occasionally predictable, but generally, it was seen as a compelling psychological thriller with a strong visual style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong central performance.

  • Noted for its engaging, albeit sometimes conventional, thriller narrative.

  • Appreciated for its visual direction and exploration of psychological themes.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Google reviews is not widely available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Edoardo Nesi.

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