Sergio Castellitto's 'Fortunata' Premieres at Cannes Un Certain Regard

Sergio Castellitto's film 'Fortunata' premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. The drama, co-written with Margaret Mazzantini, follows a hairdresser in Rome's suburbs, played by Jasmine Trinca, who dreams of opening her own salon while navigating relationships with three men. The cast includes Stefano Accorsi, Alessandro Borghi, and Edoardo Pesce. Castellitto described the film as a contemporary drama with roots in ancient Greek tragedy, citing Antigone and Medea. The film was released in Italian theaters on May 20, 2017, by Universal Pictures. Uma Thurman was reportedly amused by the screening. The story explores themes of motherhood, freedom, and female desire, with a raw, maternal bond between Trinca's character and her daughter. Castellitto noted the script was heavily written and sometimes rewritten on set. The film is seen as a follow-up to the duo's previous collaboration 'Venuto al mondo'.