Italian cinema shines in Toulouse with the screening of “Cinque secondi”. The new film by Paolo Virzì explores memory and intergenerational coexistence. A unique evening for cinephiles on Thursday, May 7th.
Italian cinema takes over the ABC in Toulouse for a special evening. On Thursday, May 7th, 2026, film lovers in Toulouse will have the chance to see Paolo Virzì’s latest work, “Cinque secondi”. Presented the day after its national release, this film promises a deep immersion in social realism, raw emotion, and human warmth, all trademarks of a director skilled in analyzing the Italian soul.
With the talented Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
The story delves into the daily life of Adriano, played by the charismatic Valerio Mastandrea. A lonely man, he has secluded himself in the old stables of Villa Guelfi, a majestic abandoned mansion. His existence is disrupted by the arrival of a community of determined young people who aim to restore the lands and vineyards of the property. The initial conflict gives way to a forced and then necessary cohabitation. Among the new arrivals, Matilde (Galatea Bellugi) revives buried memories of a villa where she grew up with her grandfather. This intergenerational confrontation, also led by the talented Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, questions our relationship with memory and territory.
Reservation recommended
The event will start at 7:45 pm with a traditional glass of friendship, offered by the Rencontres du Cinéma Italien in Toulouse and the ABC. This moment of conviviality will precede the screening at 8:30 pm (original version with subtitles, 1h45). Due to the anticipation surrounding this film, reservations are strongly advised through the cinema. An ideal opportunity to celebrate Italian cinema in a warm atmosphere.
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