Paola Cortellesi film “C'è ancora domani” to air on Rai1

The film “C'è ancora domani”, directed by and starring Paola Cortellesi, is scheduled to air on Rai1 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Shot in black and white, the film received significant critical acclaim and marks Cortellesi's directorial debut.

Set in Rome during the mid-1940s, the story follows Delia, a woman navigating a life of domestic hardship and patriarchal control. As she manages her household and cares for her father-in-law, she seeks a better future for herself and her daughter, Marcella. The narrative reaches a climax centered on the historical referendum of June 2, 1946, when Italian women exercised their right to vote for the first time. The film uses this pivotal moment to explore themes of female emancipation, domestic violence, and the pursuit of civil rights.