
A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by Alberto Moravia. Rome, our days. Mariagration Ardengo and her children Michele and Carla are left without a livelihood. Mariagration's money-hungry lover Leo develops a plan to take the last property from the family - the attic in which they live. Michele tries to thwart Leo's plans, but when his attempts fail, young Carla takes over.
A stark, unvarnished look at societal decay and fractured families. It’s a slow descent into moral ambiguity, where desperation breeds cold calculation. The film feels heavy, suffocating, and deeply uncomfortable, reflecting a world devoid of genuine connection.

















