A Leap in the Dark

Year: 1980

Runtime: 114 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Marco Bellocchio

Drama

Mauro, a judge, is haunted by worry for his older sister Marta, who raised him and now battles mental illness and suicidal thoughts. When he introduces her to Giovanni, a charismatic yet morally ambiguous actor, Marta begins to emerge from her depression. As their bond deepens, Mauro finds himself quietly consumed by jealousy and doubt.

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