# Release of Gianni Zanasi film ‘È andata così’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-gianni-zanasi-film-andata-cos
> Updated: 2026-10-18T14:00:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The Italian film ‘È andata così’, directed by Gianni Zanasi, was scheduled for a premiere at the 21st Rome Film Festival on October 18, 2026. The film, described as a bittersweet comedy, follows a protagonist named Cecilia as she navigates life in a remote farmhouse amidst chaotic circumstances involving social workers and a loan shark.

During the festival, the film was presented as part of a showcase of new Italian cinematic works. The narrative explores themes such as failure, the difficulty of letting go of the past, and the struggle to accept the end of relationships. Following its festival debut, the film is set for a theatrical release on November 26, 2026.

At its festival premiere, the film was characterized as a ‘choral comedy’ that blends dramatic elements with ‘slapstick traditions’. Set in a large, dilapidated house in the Umbrian countryside, the story depicts the chaos and tenderness of an extended family undergoing emotional transformations. The film begins with a ‘jarring, noir-like sequence’ involving a suicide attempt by a character named Elisa, before transitioning into a structure focused on gender dynamics and interpersonal connections.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Gianni Zanasi returns with choral comedy ‘È andata così’

Gianni Zanasi’s ‘È andata così’ is a choral comedy set in the Umbrian countryside, blending dramatic undertones with slapstick elements to explore the complexities of an extended family.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gianni-zanasi-returns-with-choral-comedy-andata-cos

### 2026-10-17: Italian cinema highlights new works by Zanasi and Amelio

New Italian films ‘È andata così’ by Gianni Zanasi and ‘Nessun dolore’ by Gianni Amelio explore themes of failure, guilt, and the complexities of human connection.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-cinema-highlights-new-works-by-zanasi-and-amelio

### 2026-10-06: Gianni Zanasi film “È andata così” set for November release

Gianni Zanasi’s new film “È andata così,” starring Michele Riondino and Valerio Mastandrea, will premiere at the 2026 Rome Film Festival before hitting theaters on November 26.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gianni-zanasi-film-andata-cos-set-for-november-release

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