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Montessori (★★★★★) and There’s Still Tomorrow (★★★★1/2)

Two début films about women by women
Italian Film Festival
by
ABR Arts 08 October 2024

Montessori (★★★★★) and There’s Still Tomorrow (★★★★1/2)

Two début films about women by women
Italian Film Festival
by
ABR Arts 08 October 2024
Paola Cortellesi in There’s Still Tomorrow (courtesy of Palace)
Paola Cortellesi in There’s Still Tomorrow (courtesy of Palace)

Who are we to judge women like Maria Montessori, Lili d’Alengy, or Delia? Maria, whose son was raised by a nanny in the countryside while she devoted her life to educating children; Lili, who abandoned her disabled daughter to build a life as a courtesan; and Delia, trapped in an abusive relationship, demeaned and beaten daily – why don’t these women make different choices?

The real question isn’t who we are to judge but, rather, who these women are within the context of their time and circumstances. Maria, Lili, and Delia are portrayed in two interconnected films as embodiments of female strength, resilience, and the high cost of navigating a male-dominated world. What was once deemed weakness or sin is now seen as a fight for dignity and rights.

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