Cosmonaut

Italy, the 1950s. In the days of the space race, young Luciana and her older brother follow the Soviet achievements, and thanks to the ideology of her late father, she joins the Communist Youth Movement. There her values collide with more earthly forces that pull her towards the handsome Vittorio. Susanna Nicchiarelli's debut film is a humorous coming-of-age drama that looks at the political and romantic tensions as similar forces acting upon the protagonists. A rich historical design and precise performances create an enjoyable film that marks Nicchiarelli as one of the most significant voices in Italian cinema today.