On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Metropolis Cinema Association, in collaboration with Nathalie and Peter Hrechdakian, is pleased to present a special screening of “C’è ancora domani” (There’s Still Tomorrow) directed by Paola Cortellesi on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Produced in Italy in 2023, the 118-minute film (1h58) will be screened in Italian with English subtitles.
Set in mid-1940s Rome, in the fragile aftermath of World War II, the film follows Delia (Paola Cortellesi), a wife and mother of three whose identity is entirely defined by those roles. Her husband Ivano (Valerio Mastandrea) rules the household as its undisputed patriarch, working hard yet constantly asserting his authority. Living under the same roof is his aging father Ottorino (Giorgio Colangeli), whom Delia tirelessly cares for.
As spring approaches, the family prepares for the engagement of their eldest daughter Marcella (Romana Maggiora Vergano) to her middle-class boyfriend Giulio (Francesco Centorame). While the family sees the marriage as a hopeful step forward, Marcella dreams of it as a way to escape. Delia, meanwhile, believes a respectable wedding is the ultimate fulfillment of her duty—until a mysterious letter arrives, awakening in her the courage to imagine a different future for herself and her daughter.
The film also features Emanuela Fanelli, Vinicio Marchioni, Paola Tiziana Cruciani, Raffaele Vannoli, Yonv Joseph, Alessia Barela, and Federico Tocci.
“C’è ancora domani” received widespread critical acclaim and major international recognition, including:
- Best New Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Leading Actress, and Best Supporting Actress at the David di Donatello
- Film of the Year at the Nastri d’Argento
- Special Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Rome Film Festival
- Dragon Award for Best International Film (Audience Award) at the Göteborg Film Festival
- People’s Choice Award at the Pingyao International Film Festival
- Sydney Film Prize at the Sydney Film Festival
- Best Foreign Film at the Golden Rooster Awards
- Best Film at the Golden Panda Awards
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:
- Jumana Zabaneh – Programme Management Specialist at UN Women
- Youmna Makhlouf – Lawyer, Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and Political Science at USJ, and member of Legal Agenda
- Maya Al Ammar – Journalist, writer, activist, and co-founder of MedFemiNiswiya
Moderated by Karim Nammour – Lawyer, legal researcher, and member of Legal Agenda.
A powerful story of postponed courage and quiet resistance, “There’s Still Tomorrow” reminds us that even in the most constrained lives, the possibility of change remains.
