Identification of a Woman

Set in contemporary Italy, the film situates itself in the social and cultural atmosphere of the early 1980s. The urban pace of Rome and the intimate, on-camera sensibilities of the era shape the characters and their relationships. The period detail emphasizes a pre-digital era of direct confrontations, letters, and face-to-face encounters.

The story unfolds across Italy’s urban spaces and rural escapes, centering on Rome as Niccolò’s base of operations. A secluded country farmhouse becomes a tense refuge where passion and danger collide. Later, a trip to Venice offers a stark contrast with its canals and grand architecture, highlighting themes of escape and reflection.

🎭 Love and Obsession

Niccolò’s fixation on Mavi drives the plot and skews his judgment. His obsession fuels risky decisions, blurs boundaries, and makes him vulnerable to manipulation by outside forces. The theme examines how passion can eclipse reason and threaten personal stability.

👑 Social Class

Mavi’s aristocratic milieu and blue-blood status anchor a tension between art, desire, and privilege. Niccolò’s interactions within these elite circles reveal how status can complicate trust and introduce external threats. The film uses class as a lens on power, appearance, and vulnerability.

🕵️ Surveillance and Deception

A constant sense of being watched underlines the narrative, with the blackmailer’s threats shaping every move. This atmosphere of surveillance turns intimate moments into potentially dangerous games of deception. The theme explores paranoia and the fragility of truth in relationships.