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
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Story
Il sole nero (Black Sun) follows Agata and Manfredi, a deeply in love couple living in Catania. Tragedy strikes when Manfredi is shot and killed. Agata, emerging from her shock, becomes determined to avenge his death. She identifies the murderer and systematically seduces him, aiming to extract a confession. The story revolves around Agata's quest for justice and her struggle with a system she sees as lenient.
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.
