Cinema Italian Style 2026: The Spiral
November 21, 2026
Presented by Cinema Italian Style. A mother arrives at her daughter's apartment during a storm to confess a lie that undermines their family's foundation, leading to an unraveling relationship between them.
Official submission of Italy for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 99th Academy Awards in 2027.
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Saturday, November 21, 2026
During a storm, Anna unexpectedly arrives at her daughter Alice’s apartment with a devastating confession: for twenty years, she has hidden the truth about a mysterious pact she made to save Alice’s life after a childhood accident. The pact set off a dark chain of painful events that has shaped their entire family. Anna’s revelation shatters their relationship and forces Alice to confront the unsettling truth about her own existence. To break the cycle created by her mother, Alice must face a terrible choice and a price that may be impossible to pay.
- Original Language Title: L'estranea
- Director: Paolo Strippoli
- Principal Cast: Jasmine Trinca; Valeria Bruni Tedeschi; Adriano Giannini
- Country: Italy
- Year: 2026
- Running Time: 115 min.
- Producer: Ivan D'Ambrosio; Marina Marzotto; Mattia Oddone
- Screenplay: Salvatore de Chirico, Paolo Strippoli
- Cinematographers: Cristiano Di Nicola
- Editors: Federico Palmerini
- Music: Robin Coudert
- Language: Italian, with English subtitles
- Has Subtitles: Yes