Netflix's 'Chiaroscuro' Brings Art Crime to Rome, Premiering at Festa del Cinema

Chiaroscuro, an Italian buddy comedy series comprising eight episodes, debuted at the 21st Festa del Cinema di Roma and will be available for streaming on November 11. The show features Pierpaolo Spollon as Cosmo Speranza, an art advisor, alongside Andrea Lattanzi portraying young police inspector Angelo Tiberi, as they navigate the intersection of art and crime in Rome. Directed by Jan Maria Michelini, the series offers a fresh take on Italian giallo through its artistic lens, benefiting from significant collaboration to ensure authenticity. Filming took place at iconic Roman locations, including those housing Van Gogh artworks, supported by Netflix. The cast also includes Matilde Gioli as Leda Speranza, Romana Maggiora Vergano as Eleonora Quarto, Aurora Giovinazzo as Mia Keller, and Alessandro Preziosi as Rufo Speranza.