The Days of Abandonment
Directed by
Roberto Faenza
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Olga's life is shattered when her husband abandons her. This prompts her to fall into a period of self-degradation and self-destructive behaviour. The attractive forty-something mother of two, was still very much in love with her husband, but he became restless and distant, and eventually left her for a younger woman. At first Olga is in denial and tries to win him back, but when she sees him with his new love, who turns out to be a friend's daughter, she flies into a rage. Having to face the truth, she falls into a deep depression, oblivious to the attentions she receives from Damien, a musician who lives downstairs. Adapted from the novel by Elena Ferrante.
Cast
- Margherita Buy
- Luca Zingaretti
- Goran Bregovic
- Alessia Goria
- "Margarita Buy brings one of her finest performances to The Days of Abandonment."
Awards & Recognition
Nominated
Golden Lion
Venice Film Festival
Golden Lion
Venice Film Festival
Official Selection
Bangkok Int'l. Film Festival
Bangkok Int'l. Film Festival
Winner
Special Jury Award
Golden Globes, Italy
Special Jury Award
Golden Globes, Italy
Winner
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, Italy
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, Italy