Movies by Alessandro Aronadio

Alessandro Aronadio is an Italian filmmaker whose thoughtful, character-driven dramas explore the human condition with empathy and nuance. Aronadio's films often grapple with existential questions, delving into the complexities of relationships, identity, and the search for meaning in life. His 2010 feature debut, One Life, Maybe Two, announced the arrival of a distinctive new voice in world cinema. The film's intimate, almost documentary-like style and Aronadio's keen eye for the small, quietly profound moments of everyday life earned it critical acclaim and established the director's penchant for understated, character-focused storytelling. This approach was further refined in subsequent works like Ears (2016) and Just Believe (2018), which showcased Aronadio's ability to craft richly textured portraits of individuals navigating the joys and sorrows of the human experience. More recently, Aronadio has gained attention for his ability to blend poignant drama with elements of magical realism, as seen in the acclaimed 2023 film Still Time. This film, which centers on a man who discovers he can manipulate the flow of time, has been praised for its delicate balance of whimsy and emotional resonance. With the upcoming release of Per te in 2025, Aronadio continues to solidify his reputation as a director unafraid to tackle life's big questions with a sensitive, humanistic touch that sets his work apart in the landscape of contemporary Italian cinema.