Before the War
Prima della Guerra
Synopsis
Guido, in his early twenties, lives in a small town in Northern Italy. He has earned respect from his peers through violence in the racist and macho environment he grew up in. But when he meets Sonia, a Kosovar immigrant, something shifts. Guido finds himself torn between the world that made him and the one she’s opening up for him.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommaso Usberti
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommaso Usberti
- Original Title
- Prima della Guerra
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Albanian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- L’Heure d’été, MIR Cinematografica, Eolo Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommaso Usberti
Tommaso Usberti
Mathieu Kauffmann
Jean-Michel Rey, Ninon Chapuis, Lucas Le Postec, Thibault de Gantès
Department Leadership Roster
Tommaso Usberti
Director
Tommaso Usberti
Screenplay
Jean-Michel Rey
Producer
Ninon Chapuis
Producer
Mathieu Kauffmann
Director of Photography
Lucas Le Postec
Producer
Thibault de Gantès
Producer
Daniele Balconi
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Before the War.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before the War about?
Guido, in his early twenties, lives in a small town in Northern Italy. He has earned respect from his peers through violence in the racist and macho environment he grew up in. But when he meets Sonia, a Kosovar immigrant, something shifts. Guido finds himself torn between the world that made him and the one she’s opening up for him.
Who directed Before the War?
Before the War was directed by Tommaso Usberti.
Who stars in Before the War?
The principal cast of Before the War includes Piero Usberti, Luàna Bajrami, Claudia Poli, Sebastien Halnaut, Cisky Capizzi.
When was Before the War released and how long is it?
Before the War was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.