THE REST OF THE NIGHT Narrative Competition

Francesco Munzi’s sophomore film, after his acclaimed SAIMIR, shines a light on a Europe in xenophobic
flux. In a northern ltalian city, Silvana, the wife of a provincial industrialist, grows convinced that Maria,
their young Romanian maid, is responsible for the disappearance of precious objects from their home.
Despite the lack of proof and against her husband’s wishes, Silvana fires Maria. Out of money and
choices, Maria returns to her ex-boyfriend Janus. Recently released from jail, he’s living with his younger
brother in a squalid suburban slum and hanging out with Marco, a young cocaine addict. Marco has his
own domestic problems: He is not allowed to spend time with his 8-year-old son. Together, these
desperate have-nots set their sights on Silvana and her villa. At once a gripping drama and a cerebral
contemplation of ethnic and class divides, THE REST OF THE NIGHT is a rich, resonant work featuring
distinctive, fully fleshed-out characters and delicately entwined stories. Munzi never shies away from the
controversy embedded in the material, continually refocusing and redirecting our attention on the power
dynamics. The film’s impact builds gradually, leaving a provocative story sure to haunt you for a long time.