This is an emotional piece of art that touches upon an incredibly difficult topic: suicide.

The story is structured on the fantastic concept that an angel, or an entity coming from nowhere, turns up when the main characters are trying to kill themselves, to save them and give them another chance. After that they are given a whole week in which he tries to convince them to choose life instead.

The personal stories of these characters are painful, human, relatable and the actors (Servillo, Buy, Mastandrea) dig deep inside the psychology of the people they portray. They dig deep inside human feelings.

The beauty of this moving fairytale is that, despite the sadness and the sorrow at the basis of the story, there are amusing moments too and, especially, there is light to be found at the end of tunnel.

Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of deep emotions!

"The First Day of My Life" captivated me from the very beginning, like a spiritual successor to "The Place", solidifying Paolo Genovese's position as one of the most intriguing Italian directors of our time.

The plot of the film unfolds in an engaging manner, with brilliant actors bringing their characters to life in an exceptional way. The sharp and well-composed images capture the essence of the scenes and contribute to creating a deeper connection with the audience. The attention to detail is also reflected in the soundtrack, magnificently underscoring the emotions of the film's key moments.

"The First Day of My Life" is an emotional roller coaster...at times touching and moving, at times brutally realistic, the film is capable of addressing profound themes with a sincerity that leaves no one indifferent: the melancholy that pervades the film is an element that grants it a unique depth with a combination of moments of joy and yearning creating an emotional equilibrium that reflects the complexity of life itself.

If you enjoyed "The Place," you will undoubtedly appreciate it.