Monica

A woman returns home, unrecognizable to her ailing mother, in a spare but poignant drama from Italian filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro.

...a rare cinematic experience where the style is the substance.

...a film of quiet but considerable power.

This is a tremendously crafted, impeccably intelligent film.

...a quiet, heartfelt, and beautifully nuanced drama that feels unique and universal, featuring what will surely go down as one of the best performances of 2023.