ITAFF25: Opening Night Festa - Somebody to Love

Opening Night Festa at Luna Leederville
Arrivals 6:15pm
Film start: 7:00pm

Kick off the festival in style with an unforgettable evening of drinks, delicious food, live entertainment, and a special gift bag to take home! Join us as we celebrate the Australian premiere of Somebody to Love (FolleMente), Paolo Genovese’s hilarious, all-star romantic comedy.

SOMEBODY TO LOVE

FolleMente

Australian premiere

After the global success of 2016’s Perfect Strangers, writer/director Paolo Genovese has struck gold again with Somebody to Love, an hilarious, all-star romantic comedy that reveals the innermost thoughts and uncertainties of an Italian couple on their awkward first date in Rome.

Recently separated philosophy professor and father-of-one Piero (Edoardo Leo) has arrived for dinner at the home of Lara (Pilar Fogliati), a talented furniture restorer, who has recently ended her relationship with a married man.

As the two begin to get to know each other, they must also navigate their competing inner voices: the thoughts - whether instinctive, romantic, logical or impulsive - that guide their emotions and decisions. As the evening evolves, their hidden desires and quirks gradually come to light, along with their hearts’ unmistakeable desire to find a perfect match.

Skilfully blending charm and comedic expertise, Somebody to Love has swept over 2.5 million moviegoers off their feet to become Italy’s #1 box office hit of 2025. This is fresh, uproarious and crowd-pleasing entertainment at its best.

 2025 | Italy | Italian with English subtitles

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

WINNER | Best Comedy, Best Actress in a Comedy, Nastro d’Argento Awards 2025
NOMINEE | Best Actor in a Comedy, Best Sound, Best Song, Nastro d’Argento Awards 2025