The Fire Within You
2026 Italian drama film
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The Fire Within You (Italian: Il fuoco che ti porti dentro) is an upcoming Italian drama film co-written and directed by Edoardo De Angelis,[1] based on the 2024 novel Il fuoco che ti porti dentro by Antonio Franchini. It stars Vanessa Scalera, Lino Musella, Elena Radonicich, Ivana Lotito, and Tommaso Ragno.[2]
- Edoardo De Angelis
- Ilaria Macchia
- Francesco Piccolo
by Antonio Franchini
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| Italian | Il fuoco che ti porti dentro |
| Directed by | Edoardo De Angelis |
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| Based on | Il fuoco che ti porti dentro by Antonio Franchini |
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| Cinematography | Vladan Radovic |
| Edited by | Lorenzo Peluso |
| Music by | La Niña |
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| Distributed by | 01 Distribution |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
The film will have its world premiere at the main competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 9 September 2026, where it will compete for the Golden Lion.[3]
Synopsis
Antonio lives in Milan with a good job and a family, far away from his mother Angela, a dramatic, charming, old-fashioned, and difficult woman who comes to visit him for Christmas. Their Christmas Eve dinner turns into an emotional and funny but also harsh clash that brings back old misunderstandings. By the end of the night, mother and son face each other openly, in a moment that changes how they see their relationship, a love that burns like a fire within.
Cast
- Vanessa Scalera as Angela
- Lino Musella as Antonio
- Elena Radonicich
- Ivana Lotito
- Tommaso Ragno
- Nicole Malaj
- Samuele Mazza
- Tony Laudadio
Production
Release
The Fire Within You slated to premiere in Venezia 83 Competition at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival on 9 September 2026.[6][7]
Rai Cinema International Distribution acquired world rights to the film before its premiere. [8]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Venice Film Festival | 12 September 2026 | Golden Lion | The Fire Within You | Pending | [9] |
