Movie

The Shadow of the Day

2022 · 125 min

A quietly tense and melancholic period romance, where political danger simmers under restrained emotions and everyday routines.

Overview: In 1938 Italy, after Jews are banned from public life, fascist-abiding restaurateur Luciano nonetheless believes he can still live by his own rules. Everything changes when Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret, begins working at his business.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, identity, politics, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
politics
betrayal
survival
Places: small town
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild