Screening and Q&A with the director – April 26 at 4 pm Teatro Astoria
The directorial debut of Greta Scarano, La vita da grandi stems from a profound connection with the true story of Damiano and Margherita Tercon, evolving into a deep exploration of family dynamics and identity. The film explores the delicate balance between two siblings: Irene, a “sibling” raised in the shadow of duty, and Omar, whose disability is just one of the many facets that define him as an individual. Steering clear of rhetoric, the narrative frankly addresses urgent themes such as the “after us” (future care) and the complexity of caregiving, without allowing the clinical condition to overshadow the protagonists’ humanity. Bolstered by Yuri Tuci and Matilda De Angelis’ magnetic performances, the film goes beyond mere reporting to become a universal reflection on dysfunctional families, the confrontation with “normalcy,” and the search for one’s place in the world. A choral and genuine work that invites the audience to find a piece of themselves within the folds of an extraordinary everyday life.
GRETA SCARANO Trained in Italy and the US, Greta Scarano is one of the most versatile figures in contemporary cinema. Following her success in cult series such as Romanzo Criminale, Suburra, and In Treatment — earning her Nastro d’Argento and Ciak d’Oro awards — she established herself on the big screen under the direction of masters like Sollima, Ozpetek, and Sibilia. In 2023, she made her directorial debut with the short Feliz Navidad, winner at the Nastri d’Argento and showcased at Tribeca. 2025 marks her definitive consecration behind the camera with her first feature film, La Vita da Grandi, which won the prestigious European Young Audience Award at the 2026 EFAs.
