Short film

Notturna

2026 · 15 min

A tense, gritty slice of life that traps you in its protagonist's claustrophobic world and leaves you uneasy.

Overview: Nico, a young man from the outskirts trapped in the drug dealing world, unexpectedly finds a way out when he retrieves a bag abandoned by two guys fleeing from the police.
How it feels: Dark, tense, bleak and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, survival, class, isolation
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
survival
class
isolation
fate
Places: big city
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex none

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Genres: drama, crime
Directed by: Mattia Todeschini
Written by: Mattia Todeschini
Starring: Nicolò Turco, Suna Gritli, Gregory Nuñez Perez, Andrea Fornale, Alan Guido
Cinematography: Mattia Todeschini
Runtime: 15 min
Country: Italy
Languages: Italian