Ketticè
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| Directed by | Giovanni Tortorici |
| Written by | Giovanni Tortorici |
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| Cinematography | Camilla Cattabriga |
| Edited by | Marco Costa |
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| Distributed by | Piper Film |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Ketticè is a 2026 Italian drama film written and directed by Giovanni Tortorici. It stars Salvatore Gallina, Rachele Testagrossa and Monica Bellucci.
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 8 August 2026, competing for the Golden Leopard. It is scheduled to be released in Italy by Piper Film on 3 September 2026.
Premise
[edit]Giulio, a dissatisfied 16-year-old, encounters Ketty, forming a friendship and offering him an escape.
Cast
[edit]- Salvatore Gallina as Giulio
- Rachele Testagrossa as Ketty
- Monica Bellucci as Giulio's mother
Production
[edit]In July 2025, it was announced Salvatore Gallina, Rachele Testagrossa and Monica Bellucci had joined the cast of the film, with Giovanni Tortorici directing from a screenplay he wrote, and Luca Guadagnino among the producers.[2]
Release
[edit]It had its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 8 August 2026,[3] and is scheduled to be released in Italy on 3 September 2026, by Piper Film.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ketticè". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (July 29, 2025). "Monica Bellucci to Star as Aristocratic Matron in Luca Guadagnino-Produced Film Directed by Giovanni Tortorici (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ Balaga, Marta (July 9, 2026). "Locarno Festival Announces 'Adventurous' Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Ketticè". Piper Film. Retrieved August 4, 2026.