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Browse 12 movies from Marche Film Commission
Luce, a bright young student from a good family, falls for Loris, a reckless boy whose debts put them both in danger. She turns to Vittoria, a once-familiar friend now living in luxury, who convinces her to use erotic sites to pay off the debt. But, like dominos, every part of her life starts collapsing. The two girls won't leave until dawn, once Luce's debt is paid, but at what cost?
Mar 2026
At a rehab center, 3 unlikely friends, an awkward psychology student on placement, a misbehaving student, and a reformed troublemaker - bond over hilarious misadventures and heartfelt advice, facing life's challenges together.
In 19th-century Italy, Giacomo Leopardi channels his debilitating illness and isolation into poetry.
Oct 2014
She is Mia, 36 years old, an accomplished and independent gynecologist. Averse to stable relationships, she is used to experiencing love as something to be consumed and left behind. She loves to experiment, to change, and to remain unattached. While her professional life is orderly and schematic, she seeks the exact opposite in her private life: new emotions, encounters without promises, and stories that demand no future. He is Leo, 26 years old, a poet by nature. Averse to social media, he is in love with music and authentic things, possessing a vision of love that seems to belong to another era. Their meeting happens almost by chance in a bar, interrupting an ordinary date. From there, an overwhelming, unconventional relationship takes shape—built on passion, complicity, and shared moments. But as is often the case, falling in love is only the beginning. When reality breaks in, bringing with it a weight of responsibilities, fears, and questions, everything changes.
Feb 2026
Elena, a Sicilian mother of three, is murdered by her husband. Her cousin, Roberto decides to take the three orphans into custody. Together with his wife, Anna, he takes charge of the maintenance of the three nephews, who join the other two children of the couple. The adaptation of the three children to the new reality is complex and conflicting. The backlash on the family budget is heavy. Roberto and his wife make do to ensure that the children are supported, trying not to let them know how their mother died.
Dec 2018
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May 2025
A road movie on a sailboat on the Conero: the film follows a group of friends, former classmates, who venture on a holiday in search of a lost paradise made of laughter, lightness and dreams. But the dynamics of the past and the tensions accumulated over the years are put to the test when a mysterious intruder joins their journey, bringing out sunken truths.
Oct 2023
The story of Gaspare Spontini, a brilliant artist who rose from a small village in the Marche region, contrasting provincial life with universal musical invention in a quest for the relationship between art, love, and eternity.
Oct 2024
The film tells the story of Toni, a man who tries to rebuild a relationship with his daughter Maria, whom he has never met. Partly filmed in the Marche region, the movie highlights places such as the historic center of Ancona and the village of Offida, weaving together deep reflections and narrative lightness. An emotional story that celebrates parenthood and the courage to change.