Senza scelta

Because the small theater is constantly lacking the necessary money, the two completely untalented amateurs Elena and Rossella are involved. Rossella's husband Paolo, an ex-railwayman, drinks like a fish and takes the rest of his meager pension to hookers. Whether she likes it or not, she has to get him through with her "work". Elena's husband Marco, on the other hand, always has money. He deals drugs and thus enables her to pursue her passion for acting, but in return she has to get fucked by his "business partners" every now and then. Franco, one of the theatre's last patrons, shamelessly uses his position of power to use the bodies of the young actresses for the good of the theatre. He lends them to solvent "sponsors" for cash.

Directed by Franco Trentalance, Senza scelta leans on a strong ensemble — Elena Grimaldi, Giulia Dal Faco, Kris Ebony — 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 2007.