In 1980s Italy, Riccardo Schicchi's agency Diva Futura turns free love into porn, making stars of Ilona Staller, Moana Pozzi and others.

In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.

Two young boys, Valerio and Christian, form a powerful friendship over the summer.

In der nahen Zukunft: Taranto ist eine Geisterstadt, beherrscht von zwei rivalisierenden Banden und eingezäunt mit Stacheldraht. Nicht einmal die Polizei wagt es, dieses Gebiet zu betreten. Die Ärmsten kämpfen hier ums Überleben. Auch die beiden befreundeten Waisen Pietro und Cristian träumen von einem besseren Leben im benachbarten New Taranto und lassen sich von einer der Gangs anheuern.

Elisa, una ragazza di buona famiglia è in carcere da 10 anni per avere ucciso brutalmente la sorella. I suoi ricordi confusi si chiariscono nell’incontro con il criminologo Alaoui, che conduce uno studio sui delitti in famiglia. La verità che emerge per Elisa è sconvolgente. Un dolore che forse è l’inizio di una redenzione.

Over the course of a day in September, three loosely related people realize their life is not the one they dreamt of.

Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…