Proudly presented by GoodFellas
115 minutes
Midwest Premiere
A pulsing exploration of female solidarity and proudly anything but a biopic of rediscovered author Goliarda Sapienza, “Fuori” is a surprising, exhilarating, impossible to fully grasp work of cinematic art.
+ Intro and post-screening analysis with Richard Peña, Emeritus Professor, Columbia University and Director Emeritus, New York Film Festival.
+ Q&A with Mario Martone connecting live from Italy, moderated by Richard Peña, Emeritus Professor, Columbia University and Director Emeritus, New York Film Festival, together with Tommaso Cammarano, IFF’s Artistic Director.
ABOUT THE FILM
Rome, 1980. After her masterwork “L’arte della gioia” (The Art of Joy), ten years in the making, is rejected by every publisher, writer Goliarda Sapienza (Valeria Golino) ends up in prison for stealing jewelry. Inside, she meets younger inmates, and these encounters become life-changing. Upon release, she spends a sweltering summer with her former cellmates, forming a deep bond with Roberta (Matilda De Angelis), a repeat offender and political activist. Through this friendship, Goliarda rediscovers the joy of living and the impulse to write again.
Directed by Mario Martone and featuring Valeria Golino, Matilda De Angelis, and Italian pop superstar Elodie, “Fuori” is an intimate exploration of female solidarity, resilience, and reinvention. Shot with high aesthetic quality, the film captures the textures of Rome in 1980 without reconstructions, using authentic locations such as Rebibbia prison and Sapienza’s own home.
Goliarda Sapienza (1924–1996) is today recognized as one of the most powerful and radical voices of 20th century Italian literature. Writer, actress, and fiercely independent thinker, she was long overlooked in her lifetime. Only after her death was The Art of Joy published abroad – first in Germany, then France – before finally appearing in Italy in 2008, where it sparked a major rediscovery of her work. Her writing, driven by a radical aspiration for personal and collective freedom, remains strikingly modern and prophetic.
“Fuori” was awarded the Nastri d’Argento 2025, one of Italy’s most prestigious film honors, for Best Actress (Golino) and Best Supporting Actress (De Angelis and Elodie).
DIRECTOR’S BIO:
Mario Martone is an acclaimed screenwriter, theater, opera, and film director. Since 1985, he has directed more than 30 films, been screened at the most important film festivals in the world, and has 40 wins and 47 nominations for several Italian and international film awards.
After the huge success of the U.S. Premiere of “Qui rido io” (IFF 2022) and the Midwest Premiere of “Nostalgia” (IFF 2023 Opening Film), we are thrilled and honored to bring “Fuori”, his latest film to Minnesota.
Relased 2025
Directed by Mario Martone