The City of the Living
La città dei vivi
Synopsis
Luca is twenty-three years old. He lives with an adoptive family who loves him. He moves between the suburbs and the city center with his friends and has a girlfriend with whom he shares a love that is young, yet significant for them both. Luca is searching for his path at an age when everything still feels possible and, at the same time, already lost; in this pursuit, he leads a double life. One night, after a seemingly chance encounter, the trajectory of Luca’s life is shattered, colliding with blind and senseless violence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edoardo Gabbriellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Edoardo Gabbriellini
- Original Title
- La città dei vivi
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Eagle Pictures, Cinemaundici, Lungta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Edoardo Gabbriellini, Nicola Lagioia, Damiano D'Innocenzo, Fabio D'Innocenzo
Jacopo Ramella Pajrin
Roberto Proia, Olivia Musini, Maurizio Piazza, Andrea Calbucci
Department Leadership Roster
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Director
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Screenplay
Damiano D'Innocenzo
Writer
Fabio D'Innocenzo
Writer
Roberto Proia
Producer
Olivia Musini
Producer
Maurizio Piazza
Producer
Andrea Calbucci
Producer
Jacopo Ramella Pajrin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City of the Living
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The City of the Living about?
Luca is twenty-three years old. He lives with an adoptive family who loves him. He moves between the suburbs and the city center with his friends and has a girlfriend with whom he shares a love that is young, yet significant for them both. Luca is searching for his path at an age when everything still feels possible and, at the same time, already lost; in this pursuit, he leads a double life. One night, after a seemingly chance encounter, the trajectory of Luca’s life is shattered, colliding with blind and senseless violence.
Who directed The City of the Living?
The City of the Living was directed by Edoardo Gabbriellini.
Who stars in The City of the Living?
The principal cast of The City of the Living includes Emanuele Maria Di Stefano, Valerio Mastandrea, Simona Senzacqua, Roberta Mattei, Gaia Merlonghi.
When was The City of the Living released and how long is it?
The City of the Living was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Is The City of the Living based on a book or true story?
The City of the Living is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicola Lagioia".