Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Italian Film on Euthanasia Opens PIFF
The Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) will open with an Italian film called 'La Grazia' on January 15.
This film is about a president who has to decide whether to sign a bill about euthanasia, which is a way of ending someone's life painlessly if they are very sick.
The president is worried because if he signs the bill, people might think he is a murderer, and if he doesn't, they might think he is a torturer.
The film's director, Paolo Sorrentino, is known for making beautiful films that also talk about important and complicated things.
The selection committee chose this film because it is about a topic that affects everyone and is made in a way that is enjoyable to watch.
The festival will run until January 22 and aims to introduce new film lovers, especially young people, to thought-provoking movies.
The Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) will open with the Italian film 'La Grazia' on January 15.
The film deals with the theme of euthanasia and the dilemma of the Italian President, Mariano De Santis, who has to decide whether to sign a euthanasia bill.
Director Paolo Sorrentino is known for creating visually and aurally enjoyable films that tackle complex issues.
The selection committee chose 'La Grazia' for its universal theme and beautiful presentation, aiming to attract a new generation of film enthusiasts.
PIFF will run from January 15 to 22, featuring a bouquet of foreign and Indian films.
- Who
- President Mariano De Santis, filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, PIFF selection committee, Abhijeet Ranadive (creative head of PIFF)
- What
- The opening of the Pune International Film Festival with the Italian film 'La Grazia', which deals with the theme of euthanasia
- When
- January 15-22
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To present a film that tackles a universal and complex issue in a visually and aurally enjoyable manner, aiming to attract a new generation of film enthusiasts
- Film Title
- La Grazia
- Director
- Paolo Sorrentino
- Festival
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)
- Festival Dates
- January 15-22
- President's Dilemma
- Signing or not signing the euthanasia bill
- Film's Theme
- Euthanasia and existential questions
- Director's Style
- Visually and aurally enjoyable with complex issues
- Target Audience
- New generation of film buffs, including Gen Z