For more details on the cast and critical reception, you can check the movie profile on Rotten Tomatoes or see a comparison with similar romantic dramas Come Undone - Rotten Tomatoes
Upon its release at the Venice Film Festival, the received mixed but passionate reviews. Rotten Tomatoes aggregated a 68% approval rating, with critics praising Rohrwacher’s performance but some finding the pacing "deliberate to a fault."
This article unpacks the plot, themes, critical reception, and lasting legacy of this underrated gem, explaining why it remains a essential watch for fans of psychological realism and LGBTQ+ cinema.