# Italian film releases October 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-film-releases-october-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-24T07:44:12.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Italian distributors have announced that two new movies will debut in October 2026. The lead title, *Quasi Vera*, is a comedy-drama directed by Fausto Brizzi and distributed by Medusa Film. Starring Frank Matano as an aspiring actor named Diego, the film follows his attempt to use artificial intelligence to create a virtual influencer named Vera. As Vera becomes a media phenomenon with millions of followers, the film uses satire to explore the clash between digital personas and real identity, touching on themes of deep-fakes and the modern obsession with flawless online images.

A trailer for *Quasi Vera* has been released, confirming a cinema premiere date of 1 October. 

Alongside *Quasi Vera*, the October slate includes *Zustissia*, a drama by Francesco Piras. The film is based on the book ‘Io sono innocente’ and recounts the 1991 triple murder in South Sardinia. It details the subsequent wrongful conviction of Beniamino Zuncheddu, who spent 33 years in prison before his acquittal was secured in January 2024 by lawyer Mauro Trogu and a pro-bono legal team.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Fausto Brizzi releases trailer for new AI-themed comedy ‘Quasi Vera’

Director Fausto Brizzi’s new romantic comedy ‘Quasi Vera’, exploring AI and digital identity, hits cinemas on October 1.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fausto-brizzi-releases-trailer-for-new-ai-themed-comedy-quasi-vera

### 2026-07-30: Frank Matano stars in AI‑driven Italian comedy 'Quasi Vera' premiering Oct 1

Frank Matano leads the AI‑themed Italian comedy *Quasi Vera*, releasing on 1 Oct. The film satirises the rise of perfect virtual influencers and online perfection.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frank-matano-stars-in-aidriven-italian-comedy-quasi-vera-premiering-oct-1

### 2026-07-30: Italian films 'Quasi Vera' and 'Zustissia' slated for October release

Two Italian films debut in October: Brizzi’s AI‑driven comedy “Quasi Vera” and Piras’s courtroom drama “Zustissia” about Beniamino Zuncheddu’s wrongful conviction.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-films-quasi-vera-and-zustissia-slated-for-october-release

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