THE INVISIBLE WITNESS

THE INVISIBLE WITNESS / IL TESTIMONE INVISIBILE – Italy, 2018, 97 min., Thriller, Mystery

Director: Stefano Mordini
Writers: Stefano Mordini, Massimiliano Catoni
Cast: Riccardo Scamarcio, Miriam Leone, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Maria Paiato

Adriano wakes up in a hotel room next to the dead body of his lover, Laura. The door is locked from the inside and there is no evidence of anybody else in the room. Despite he claims his innocence, the man is charged with murder and chooses Virginia Ferrara, a veteran criminal attorney who has never lost a trial, to decide the defensive strategy. The two only have three hours to prepare the case, discredit a key witness who’s accusing Adriano, and find the key evidence confirming his innocence. Back to the wall, Adriano is forced to tell the full truth to the lawyer…

Awards and nominations:
Denver International Film Festival 2019 Award for Best Italian Director by Stefano Mordini
David di Donatello nomination 2019 for best adapted screenplay by Stefano Mordini and Massimiliano Catoni
Nominations “Silver Ribbon” from the Italian National Union of Film Journalists 2019 for: Best Actor – Ricardo Scamarcio, for Best Actress in a Supporting Actress – Maria Payato.