The Shadow of the Day
Directed byGiuseppe Piccioni
Directed by
Giuseppe Piccioni
Italy, after the promulgation of the racial laws (1938). Luciano, a Fascist-abiding restaurateur, nonetheless believes he can still live by his own rules inside his business. However, everything changes when Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret, starts to work at his restaurant.
racial segregation
antisemitism
impossible love
italian fascism
Last Updated: November 7, 2025


























