When Romance Turns to Melodrama: Nanni Moretti's It Will Happen Tonight Nanni Moretti's latest film, It Will Happen Tonight (Succederà questa notte), has left many wondering if the celebrated Italian auteur has finally crossed into soap opera territory.
The 17 year romance that unfolds on screen is indeed a searing and emotionally charged tale of love and loss, but one that also veers wildly into melodrama at times.
Moretti's filmography spans over four decades, during which he has consistently pushed the boundaries of arthouse cinema with his introspective comedies and satirical politics.