Il sole nero (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Alternative Title: Black Sun, Czarne slonce, Fekete nap, Schwarze Sonne, Sotto il sole nero
Director: Krzysztof Zanussi
Writer: Gianni Cardillo, Krzysztof Zanussi, Rocco Familiari
Summary
Il sole nero is a 2007 drama film directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, based on Rocco Familiari's play. Set in Catania, the movie explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of justice. Valeria Golino delivers a powerful performance as Agata, a woman driven by revenge after her lover's murder. The film is philosophical in tone, rich in symbolism, and offers a critique of the Italian justice system. It is rooted in real-life events but maintains a universal appeal through its exploration of idealistic romance and tragic consequences.