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Francesca Comencini's film 'Il tempo che ci vuole' pays tribute to her father Luigi

publication · 2026-04-26

Francesca Comencini's film 'Il tempo che ci vuole', released on September 26 by 01 Distribution, is a personal tribute to her father, director Luigi Comencini. The film, set between Rome and Paris, explores their relationship through childhood and youth memories. Produced by Simone Gattoni and Marco Bellocchio for Kavac Film, it stars Romana Maggiora Vergano and Fabrizio Gifuni. The protagonist is unnamed to achieve universality. The film includes a scene from Luigi's set of 'Pinocchio' where he emphasizes respect for people. Comencini admits disobeying her father by making the film but is happy to honor his memory. The film addresses failure and the courage to face it together.

Key facts

  • Film 'Il tempo che ci vuole' released September 26, 2024 by 01 Distribution
  • Directed by Francesca Comencini as a tribute to her father Luigi Comencini
  • Set between Rome and Paris
  • Produced by Simone Gattoni and Marco Bellocchio for Kavac Film
  • Stars Romana Maggiora Vergano and Fabrizio Gifuni
  • Protagonist is unnamed to achieve universality
  • Includes a scene from Luigi Comencini's 'Pinocchio' set
  • Comencini says she disobeyed her father by making the film

Entities

Artists

  • Francesca Comencini
  • Luigi Comencini
  • Romana Maggiora Vergano
  • Fabrizio Gifuni
  • Simone Gattoni
  • Marco Bellocchio
  • Margherita Bordino

Institutions

  • 01 Distribution
  • Kavac Film
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Paris
  • France

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