Storia di Piera

In this poignant and powerful drama, Isabelle Huppert brings to life the complex and tumultuous story of Piera, a young woman born into a family marked by unbalanced relationships and secretive desires. Based on the true experiences of Piera Degli Esposti and Dacia Maraini, the film follows Piera's journey from adolescence to adulthood as she navigates her own identity amidst the fragile bonds with her mother, Eugenia, who struggles with mental illness and infidelity, and confronts the dark secrets that have shaped their family. Through a nuanced portrayal of female relationships and the complexities of human desire, "Storia di Piera" offers a haunting and deeply moving exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery.