Days and Clouds (Italy, 2007) July 24, 2008

Elsa is an aspiring art historian. As she gently scrapes away at the ceiling of an ancient chapel, long-hidden angels gradually surface into the light of day. Elsa's husband, Michele, a partner in a shipping firm, abruptly informs her that he has been fired and they have to sell their beautiful apartment. Quarrels soon erupt over money. Both of them set out to find work, but inevitably, husband and wife react to their new circumstances in quite different ways. When they move into a smaller and cheaper apartment, the schisms in their marriage begin to show. Director Silvio Soldini explores the couple's victories and disappointments with finely etched detail.