LONDON (AP) — Actor Paola Cortellesi has long been a staple on the Italian pop culture scene, mostly known for her work as a comedian. Then she turned to directing and her first feature movie, “There’s Still Tomorrow,” took Italy by storm.
The black-and-white film about an ordinary woman trapped in a toxic marriage in post-World War II Italy opened in October. The low-key drama resonated with women from all walks of life, even overtaking the global hit “Barbie” at the Italian box offices.
After its whirlwind success at home, the movie launched internationally and opens in the United Kingdom on Friday. Cortellesi was in London earlier in the week to promote “C’e’ Ancora Domani,” as the movie is titled in Italian, in which she also stars in the lead role.
With a bright smile contrasting her elegant black suit, white shirt and hoop-like black glasses, Cortellesi, 50, stopped by The Associated Press to chat about her unexpected success.
Bernie Sanders campaigns for Biden while raising concerns about Gaza
Chinese Culture and Food Festival held in Kuwait
New Godzilla x Kong film continues to lead China box office
Skye Wheatley hosts reunion with her I'm A Celebrity co
Biden warns Netanyahu US will NOT support Israel's counterattack on Iran amid fears of all
McCutchen's 300th homer, Suwinski's grand slam leads Pirates over Phillies 9
MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Rayner still has much to answer
Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana
Arizona State hires former Steelers star Hines Ward as receivers coach
Trump Media fires auditing firm that US regulators have charged with 'massive fraud'
85 ancient sites unearthed along China's Grand Canal