Brad Pitt's 'Ad Astra' and other film releases this week

This week's Italian cinema releases focus on journeys: space, Beatles music, and home. 'Ad Astra' stars Brad Pitt as astronaut Roy McBride, who searches for his father 20 years after his mission to Neptune. The film, distributed by 20th Century Fox, divided critics at the Venice Film Festival. Pitt is also a producer and is considered for the 2020 Oscars, though he has declined to campaign. 'Yesterday,' directed by Danny Boyle and distributed by Universal Pictures, follows Jack Malik (Himesh Patel), who wakes up after an accident as the only person who remembers the Beatles. He performs their songs, aided by friend Ellie (Lily James), and attracts Ed Sheeran and agent Debra (Kate McKinnon). 'Drive me home,' directed by Simone Catania and distributed by Europictures, premiered at the Torino Film Festival. It stars Vinicio Marchioni and Marco D'Amore as childhood friends from Sicily who reunite when one's childhood home is auctioned. The film explores migration and homosexuality. Additionally, Francesca Archibugi's 'Vivere,' presented out of competition at the 75th Venice Film Festival and distributed by 01 Distribution, receives mixed reviews but is praised for its depiction of family dynamics.