Se Ti Avessi Avuto (2026)

Se Ti Avessi Avuto (2026) is an Italian psychological thriller directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Susanna Nicchiarelli, starring Margherita Buy and Alessandro Borghi. The film explores a tense marital dynamic where a successful but emotionally distant architect returns home to find his wife has disappeared, leaving behind only cryptic clues that challenge his perception of their relationship. As he delves deeper into her life, the narrative shifts between past and present, revealing secrets about infidelity, ambition, and the fragility of modern marriage.

The screenplay, adapted from the novel by Elisabetta Rapisarda, focuses on the unreliable nature of memory and the ways individuals construct narratives to justify their actions. Critics have praised the film for its atmospheric cinematography and the nuanced performances of its leads, who convey complex emotions through subtle gestures rather than exposition. The director employs a non-linear structure to keep the audience guessing about who is lying and what truly happened during the wife's disappearance.

• Susanna Nicchiarelli served as both director and co-writer, bringing her signature visual style to the domestic thriller genre.
• Margherita Buy delivers a career-defining performance, earning several European Film Award nominations for Best Actress.
• The production utilized authentic locations in Rome to enhance the claustrophobic atmosphere of the couple's apartment.
• Alessandro Borghi received critical acclaim for portraying the increasingly unstable husband, with some reviewers comparing his role to previous works in neo-noir cinema.
• The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, where it was selected for the Orizzonti section.