Cinema Italian Style: A Dark Story

Italy | 2024 | 100 min. | Leonardo D’Agostini

November 12, 2024

Cinema Italian Style

Directed and co-written by Leonardo d'Agostini (The Champion) in his second feature film, A Dark Story is an enthralling thriller that seamlessly blends elements of film noir, legal drama and investigative mystery.

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Vito (Giordano De Plano, also in Trust) and Carla (Laetitia Casta) have been separated for a few years. They loved each other desperately, before jealousy, hate and violence destroyed their love. Now Vito has a new life, Carla has a new partner, and their only bond is their three children Nicola, Rosa and little Mara. One day, after one of the children’s birthday parties, Vito disappears without a trace. His disappearance sets in motion a police investigation, which delves into the past of everyone involved and uncovers many hidden secrets in the search for the truth. But, in these cases, does a single, clear, irrefutable truth really exist? Based on Antonella Lattanzi’s 2017 novel, this story compellingly examines power relations and the blurred lines between right and wrong.

  • Original Language Title: Una storia nera
  • Director: Leonardo D’Agostini
  • Principal Cast: Laetitia Casta, Andrea Carpenzano, Lea Gavino, Cristiana Dell’Anna, Mario Sgueglia
  • Country: Italy
  • Year: 2024
  • Running Time: 100 min.
  • Producer: Matteo Rovere
  • Screenplay: Leonardo D'Agostini
  • Cinematographers: Michele Paradisi
  • Editors: Francesco Loffredo
  • Music: Stefano Ratchev, Mattia Carratello
  • Filmography: The Champion (2019)
  • Language: Italian
  • International Sales: True Colours Glorious Films