Claudio Cupellini’s My Family lands on Netflix as a six-episode Italian dramedy that treats mortality like an old friend over a late-night espresso. Eduardo Scarpetta embodies Fausto, a man who learns his days are numbered and then spends each precious moment crafting voice-memo farewells for two sons, a protective mother, a wayward brother, and two steadfast confidants.
Each installment bears a character’s name and hops among three eras—Fausto’s whirlwind courtship, the moment his illness is revealed, and the chaotic present—forming what I’ll call a “chronomemorial framework.” This structure keeps us curious (no chance to drift off mid–tearjerker) and deepens our bond with every figure on screen.
Cupellini balances gentle humor—think a lighthearted jibe at Italian formality—with scenes of unvarnished emotion. Warm laughter flickers in crowded family dinners, then subsides into quiet grief when Scarpetta’s voice cracks. That swing between levity...
Each installment bears a character’s name and hops among three eras—Fausto’s whirlwind courtship, the moment his illness is revealed, and the chaotic present—forming what I’ll call a “chronomemorial framework.” This structure keeps us curious (no chance to drift off mid–tearjerker) and deepens our bond with every figure on screen.
Cupellini balances gentle humor—think a lighthearted jibe at Italian formality—with scenes of unvarnished emotion. Warm laughter flickers in crowded family dinners, then subsides into quiet grief when Scarpetta’s voice cracks. That swing between levity...
- 4/27/2025
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
Pictures: Netflix
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been getting regular updates as part of Next on Netflix, an opportunity to see what’s coming to Netflix in 2025 from around the world. One of the countries participating in the live event for journalists was Netflix Italy, which previewed its upcoming slate for 2025 for local journalists. The year has already started strong with Public Disorder (or Acab as it’s known in other regions), but what else is coming up? Here’s a rundown of what we unveiled.
In Italy, Tinny Andreatta, the Vice President of Content, expressed her enthusiasm about 2025, stating, “This year is significant for us in Italy because it marks the 10th anniversary of Netflix’s launch in our country. We will provide our audience with a wider and more diverse selection that spans various genres, innovative formats, and languages. We aim to tell authentic stories...
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been getting regular updates as part of Next on Netflix, an opportunity to see what’s coming to Netflix in 2025 from around the world. One of the countries participating in the live event for journalists was Netflix Italy, which previewed its upcoming slate for 2025 for local journalists. The year has already started strong with Public Disorder (or Acab as it’s known in other regions), but what else is coming up? Here’s a rundown of what we unveiled.
In Italy, Tinny Andreatta, the Vice President of Content, expressed her enthusiasm about 2025, stating, “This year is significant for us in Italy because it marks the 10th anniversary of Netflix’s launch in our country. We will provide our audience with a wider and more diverse selection that spans various genres, innovative formats, and languages. We aim to tell authentic stories...
- 2/6/2025
- by Emma Armbrüster
- Whats-on-Netflix
Netflix’s next Italian originals will be pairs of series and feature films from the likes of Stefano Mordini, Alessandro Genovesi and Cristina Comencini.
The projects were unveiled at a See What’s Next event in Rome today, in front of several stars, directors and stars.
Tinny Andreatta, Vice President of Italian Content at Netflix, said the orders showed the streamer remains “committed to our investment in Italy and Italian stories with conviction, continuing our long-term commitment to the country and its creative community.” Netflix opened an Italian office in May last year.
Namely, pics are Cristina Comencini’s Il Treno dei Bambini and Fabbricante di Lacrime from director Alessandro Genovesi. TV shows comprise Storia della mia Famiglia and Adorazione.
Il Treno dei Bambini is based on Viola Ardone’s bestselling novel pf the same name and is billed as as an “epic and poignant film” set in post-war Italy...
The projects were unveiled at a See What’s Next event in Rome today, in front of several stars, directors and stars.
Tinny Andreatta, Vice President of Italian Content at Netflix, said the orders showed the streamer remains “committed to our investment in Italy and Italian stories with conviction, continuing our long-term commitment to the country and its creative community.” Netflix opened an Italian office in May last year.
Namely, pics are Cristina Comencini’s Il Treno dei Bambini and Fabbricante di Lacrime from director Alessandro Genovesi. TV shows comprise Storia della mia Famiglia and Adorazione.
Il Treno dei Bambini is based on Viola Ardone’s bestselling novel pf the same name and is billed as as an “epic and poignant film” set in post-war Italy...
- 9/19/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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