Filippo Meneghetti's Debut Film 'Due' Explores Secret Love Between Older Women

Filippo Meneghetti's debut feature 'Due' (Two) premiered in Italian cinemas on May 6, 2021, distributed by Teodora Film. The film tells the story of Nina and Madeleine, two older women who have been secretly in love for decades, living on the top floor of the same building while their families believe they are merely neighbors. When an unexpected event disrupts their routine, Madeleine's family discovers the truth, putting their relationship at risk. The film has garnered international acclaim, winning a César Award and two Prix Lumières. Starring Barbara Sukowa as Nina and Martine Chevallier as Madeleine, the film blends thriller and romantic genres, with tension built on unspoken words. Meneghetti, a young Italian director working in the French film industry, emphasizes the contradictions of life and the constraints of family. He notes that the honest portrayal of older protagonists was a challenge, as cinema rarely gives space to aging characters, though Anthony Hopkins' Oscar win for 'The Father' may signal change. The director hopes the film's theme of self-censorship and the internal gaze is universal, transcending age.