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20261h 27mSwitzerland, Italy

I Want Her Dead

Il quieto vivere

Synopsis

An unhappy family in a remote village in Calabria: Luisa is at war with the world since day one. She is juggling odd jobs, her love for her children and granddaughter, and her feuding with her mother, brother, and sister-in-law. While the two women exchange insults and call in the cops, three elderly aunts, a tragicomic chorus, try in vain to keep the peace.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Visions du Réel

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 16, 2025

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gianluca Matarrese
Screenplay & Story
Nico Morabito, Gianluca Matarrese
Original Score
Cantautoma
Original Title
Il quieto vivere
Country of Origin
Switzerland, Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Stemal Entertainment, RAI Cinema, Elefant Films, Mediawan Rights, Faber Cinematografica

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gianluca Matarrese

Screenplay & Story

Nico Morabito, Gianluca Matarrese

Original Score & Music

Cantautoma

Film Editing

Jacopo Quadri

Producers

Donatella Palermo, Alexandre Iordachescu

Department Leadership Roster

Gianluca Matarrese

Director

Nico Morabito

Nico Morabito

Screenplay

Gianluca Matarrese

Screenplay

Donatella Palermo

Producer

Alexandre Iordachescu

Producer

Jacopo Quadri

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Want Her Dead.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want Her Dead

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Want Her Dead about?

An unhappy family in a remote village in Calabria: Luisa is at war with the world since day one. She is juggling odd jobs, her love for her children and granddaughter, and her feuding with her mother, brother, and sister-in-law. While the two women exchange insults and call in the cops, three elderly aunts, a tragicomic chorus, try in vain to keep the peace.

Who directed I Want Her Dead?

I Want Her Dead was directed by Gianluca Matarrese.

Who stars in I Want Her Dead?

The principal cast of I Want Her Dead includes Maria Luisa Magno, Carmela Magno, Immacolata Capalbo, Concetta Magno, Sergio Biagio Turano.

When was I Want Her Dead released and how long is it?

I Want Her Dead was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for I Want Her Dead?

The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want Her Dead was composed by Cantautoma.