Maria Sole Tognazzi's 'Dieci minuti' explores female crisis and rebirth through three generations

Maria Sole Tognazzi's new film 'Dieci minuti,' freely inspired by Chiara Gamberale's novel 'Per dieci minuti' (Feltrinelli), premieres in Italian cinemas distributed by Vision Distribution. Tognazzi co-wrote the screenplay with Francesca Archibugi. The film follows Bianca (Barbara Ronchi), a woman undergoing emotional and professional crisis after being abandoned by her partner. Tognazzi emphasizes her focus on female characters' strength and fragility, but notes her cinema also addresses male audiences to potentially shift perspectives. The story centers on the transformative power of dedicating ten minutes daily to something new. Three generations of actresses portray key roles: Barbara Ronchi as Bianca, Fotinì Peluso as her younger sister, and Margherita Buy as the psychiatrist. Ronchi stated this role closely mirrors her own personality, allowing her to explore shared fragilities and egoisms. Tognazzi aimed to depict the relationship among three women from different generations, with Bianca overcoming her crisis through encounters with her sister and psychiatrist. The film is presented as relevant to contemporary accelerated times, emphasizing self-centering and emotional renewal.