Fallen

Mariuccia is an elderly lady, whose routine is characterized by small tasks and pleasures. But her freedom is at risk, constant tremors make her fear that her children want to send her to a hospice. The situation worsened after she slipped when coming out of the shower, breaking her arm. After a few days of convalescence and blackmails by her neighbor Grazia, she imagines a perfect lunch with her children and their partners, which becomes a nightmare when a tremor in her arm makes her drop the bowl she was holding. The only thing left to do is overcoming the old misunderstandings, but the will does not persist on both her and her son’s side.

Directed by Luca Barera, Fallen leans on a strong ensemble — Rosanna Griffini, Cristina Quarti, Selene Demà — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.