The Fire Within You
Il fuoco che ti porti dentro
Synopsis
Antonio, who fled Naples many years ago, has built a family and a successful career in Milan, far from his mother Angela — a woman excessive in both her virtues and her flaws, irresistible, old-fashioned and hostile like few others — who has come to visit for Christmas and seems determined to stay. Christmas Eve dinner becomes an emotional battlefield, at once comic and fierce, bringing to the surface a past of impositions and misunderstandings. With a stubborn capon that refuses to end up in the pot, a daughter whose arrival remains uncertain, and an unexpected distinguished guest, the evening turns into a reckoning between mother and son destined to change the meaning of their bond forever: a love that burns like a fire within, one that never dies out — not even by leaving.
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BIFF2026 Trailer | 메리 크리스마스, 엄마 The Fire Within You | 월드 시네마
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edoardo De Angelis
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Piccolo, Ilaria Macchia, Edoardo De Angelis
- Original Score
- La Niña
- Original Title
- Il fuoco che ti porti dentro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- MiC, Picomedia, Fremantle Italia, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edoardo De Angelis
Francesco Piccolo, Ilaria Macchia, Edoardo De Angelis, Antonio Franchini
La Niña
Vladan Radović
Lorenzo Peluso
Department Leadership Roster
Edoardo De Angelis
Director
Francesco Piccolo
Screenplay
Ilaria Macchia
Screenplay
Edoardo De Angelis
Screenplay
Vladan Radović
Director of Photography
Carmine Guarino
Production Design
Massimo Cantini Parrini
Costume Design
Lorenzo Peluso
Editor
La Niña
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fire Within You
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What is The Fire Within You about?
Antonio, who fled Naples many years ago, has built a family and a successful career in Milan, far from his mother Angela — a woman excessive in both her virtues and her flaws, irresistible, old-fashioned and hostile like few others — who has come to visit for Christmas and seems determined to stay. Christmas Eve dinner becomes an emotional battlefield, at once comic and fierce, bringing to the surface a past of impositions and misunderstandings. With a stubborn capon that refuses to end up in the pot, a daughter whose arrival remains uncertain, and an unexpected distinguished guest, the evening turns into a reckoning between mother and son destined to change the meaning of their bond forever: a love that burns like a fire within, one that never dies out — not even by leaving.
Who directed The Fire Within You?
The Fire Within You was directed by Edoardo De Angelis.
Who stars in The Fire Within You?
The principal cast of The Fire Within You includes Vanessa Scalera, Lino Musella, Elena Radonicich, Ivana Lotito, Tommaso Ragno.
When was The Fire Within You released and how long is it?
The Fire Within You was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fire Within You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fire Within You was composed by La Niña.
Is The Fire Within You based on a book or true story?
The Fire Within You is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antonio Franchini".