Nanni Moretti's New Film 'Il sol dell'avvenire' Premieres at Cannes

Nanni Moretti's latest film 'Il sol dell'avvenire' is described as a beautiful work that looks to the past, present, and future. Co-written with Valia Santella, Francesca Marciano, and Federica Pontremoli, the film will be released in Italian theaters on April 20 via 01 Distribution and will be presented at the Cannes Film Festival in Official Selection. The story follows Giovanni, a husband-father-director working on a film set in 1956, alongside his producer wife, composer daughter, and a film crew. Moretti returns as lead actor, blending lightness, irony, and melancholy. The film references Moretti's own career and influences, including Federico Fellini, and features a large cast including Margherita Buy, Silvio Orlando, Valentina Romani, Barbora Bobulova, Mathieu Amalric, and many others. Moretti stated that the 1956 setting was originally conceived before 'Tre piani' but was shelved until now. Buy, who has appeared in five Moretti films, joked about their on-screen relationships evolving from marriage to separation. The film also reflects Moretti's love for music, disdain for slippers and clogs, and passion for cinema over streaming platforms.