Vittorio De Sica – La Vie in Scene

Vittorio De Sica – La Vita in scena is an Italian-language documentary feature scheduled for release on 16 May 2026. The film examines the life and career of Vittorio De Sica, a central figure in Italian neorealist cinema, through a combination of family archives made newly accessible, rare historical materials, and contemporary testimonies gathered from filmmakers and artists across the world. The documentary traces De Sica's trajectory as both actor and director, situating his observational approach to realist storytelling within a broader consideration of his continuing influence on cinema. The film positions itself as an intimate portrait, attending to the personal dimensions of his practice alongside his artistic legacy.