Era (2026)

Era is an Italian comedy-drama about the relationship between an elderly woman and her caregiver, bringing together people from different generations and backgrounds. The story uses their everyday interactions to explore dependence, dignity, loneliness, and the unexpected forms that companionship can take.

The film is grounded in contemporary southern Italian life and combines gentle humor with more serious observations about aging and care. Its multilingual setting adds another layer to the relationships at the center of the story.

• Vincenzo Marra wrote and directed the film.
• Dalia Frediani, Marinì Fernando, Giovanni Esposito, and Maurizio Casagrande are among the cast.
• The production was made by Compagnia Leone Cinematografica and Rai Cinema.
• The film was released in Italy on March 26, 2026.
• It competed at BIF&ST 2026 in the Italian Cinema competition.