IFF25 My Place Is Here

Starring Ludovica Martino (SKAM Italia) and Marco Leonardi (Cinema Paradiso) My Place Is Here is a compelling tale of a woman’s pursuit of happiness. Written and co-directed by Daniela Porto and Cristiano Bortone, based on the eponymous novel by Daniela Porto, this thoughtful drama is set in 1940s Southern Italy, at the time of the first feminist movement.

In the impoverished confines of her parents' home, 17-year-old Marta awaits the return of her fiancé from war. As a single mother, she faces the scorn of her community, and in the aftermath of WWII, she finds herself promised to an older farmer. During the village's preparatory course for wives, she forges an unlikely friendship with Lorenzo, the village's wedding planner.

In conservative, rural Southern Italy, Lorenzo introduces her to a hidden community, sparking Marta's courageous journey to challenge societal prejudices. Against the historical backdrop of the first year of women's suffrage in Italy, Marta navigates her evolving role as a woman, breaking barriers and finding her place in a changing world.

Italian and English language with English subtitles.

Commences Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025
Rating CTC
Genre To Be Advised
Running Time 107
Language
Show Times
Tuesday, 30th September

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