Tough Love – L’amore severo

Naples, post-war years. Four daughters silently defy the authority of their strict father, Gennaro, until an unexpected change brings both loss and a subtle sense of liberation. Drawing from intimate family archives filmed on Super 8, director Valerio Bonelli unearths painful memories, revealing how family bonds are tested and transformed during a pivotal moment in Italian history. A glimpse into a society beginning to question its norms and embrace change, tackling themes of love, duty, and obedience.