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Nanni Moretti presents "It Will Happen Tonight" at Venice

Nanni Moretti's film, competing at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, explores themes of connections and relationships.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Nanni Moretti presents "It Will Happen Tonight" at Venice — Photo: Francesco Lombardi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nanni Moretti has presented his new film "It Will Happen Tonight" in competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The 103-minute film focuses on feelings, encounters, and moments that can influence relationships.

The plot centers on characters facing dynamics of love, abandonment, and connections. According to reports, the production is by Sacher Film, Fandango, Rai Cinema, Bteam Prods, Irusoin, IWHT Film, and Pan Cinema.

Moretti explained that the film's intention was to avoid repeating the same stories, instead focusing on a narrative that explores the theme of love. He shared the motivations that drove him to create this new work.

"It Will Happen Tonight" is eagerly anticipated at the Lido, further contributing to the rich tradition of the Italian director at the Venice Festival.

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