Laura Luchetti dirige episodio chiave de Il Gattopardo su Netflix

Laura Luchetti, renowned for her works such as Fiore gemello, Sugarlove, and La bella estate, has helmed the fifth episode of the series Il Gattopardo, which became available on Netflix on March 5, 2025. The series comprises six episodes, with four directed by Tom Shankland, one by Giuseppe Capotondi, and one by Luchetti. Set in her beloved city of Turin, Luchetti's episode focuses on female characters, particularly Concetta (played by Benedetta Porcaroli), who challenges her father Don Fabrizio (Kim Rossi Stuart). It features a choral scene from Nabucco, allowing Luchetti, who comes from a family of opera singers, to engage with operatic direction. She describes the episode as exploring love, passion, and character revelations, expressing excitement for the project and a desire to direct a grand opera for film.