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The Shadow of the Day

Seen it?

2022 | 125 min | Drama, History, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Brooklyn or The Zone of Interest, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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 earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Giuseppe Piccioni

  • Riccardo ScamarcioLuciano Traini
  • Benedetta PorcaroliAnna Costanzi
  • Waël SersoubÉmile
  • Lino MusellaOsvaldo
  • Vincenzo NemolatoGiovanni Marucci
  • Valeria BilelloAmelia
  • Sandra CeccarelliCorrado's mother
  • Antonio SalinesProfessor
  • Costantino SeghiCorrado
  • Giorgia FioriRestaurant customer (uncredited)