Rome’s inner city, May 1946. Allied soldiers patrol the streets in jeeps, a visible reminder of the recent war. The city struggles with the remnants of World War II’s devastation while anticipating change brought on by the upcoming institutional referendum and Constituent Assembly election on June 2nd and 3rd.
Delia is married to Ivano, an abusive husband, and is the mother of three children, including her teenage daughter Marcella. In addition to her household duties, she cares for her ungrateful father-in-law Ottorino, and occasionally runs errands across the city. Despite her difficult life, Delia has a few allies: Nino, a car mechanic who harbours feelings for her; Marisa, a cheerful greengrocer and trusted friend; and William, an African American soldier who wants to support her.
A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to chat to Director Paola Cortellesi about her latest film. There’s Still Tomorrow, a film that pays homage to Italy’s rich neorealist filmmaking.
