A drama film about the wife of a political prisoner and a pianist in Rome, to be screened on September 17, 2026, at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.
The wife of a political prisoner from Africa finds work with a shy pianist in Rome. The relationship between them unfolds in a delicate dance of courtship and reluctance. The skilled Bertolucci directed The Approach with virtuosity, relying, alongside magnificent cinematography, on precise performances by his actors. The result is a warm and moving film.
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