Follemente – Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

What hides in our thoughts? Who really lives inside our heads? A mad person, a romantic, a passionate soul, a rational mind? Or perhaps our minds are simply overcrowded? In his new film, Paolo Genovese — the creator of the hit Perfect Strangers — explores human relationships and the inner workings of our minds.

The protagonists of the film are Piero and Lara. Their first date naturally comes with a fair amount of stress. Both want to show their best sides and avoid any awkward slip-ups — which are easy to make when nervous — but they also want to understand each other’s thoughts and sense each other’s desires.

By delving deep into the minds of his characters, Genovese reveals their fears, uncertainties, and needs. He uncovers the mysterious mechanisms that drive our actions. Different personalities each have their own voice and point of view. They argue, debate, and move us — and each wants its decision to be the final one. But what happens when none of them is right?

Paolo Genovese’s film is based on his original idea and screenplay. The leading roles are played by stars of Italian cinema: Pilar Fogliati, Edoardo Leo, Emanuela Fanelli, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Claudia Pandolfi, Vittoria Puccini, Marco Giallini, Maurizio Lastrico, Rocco Papaleo, and Claudio Santamaria.