Ketticè is a 2026 Italian drama film written and directed by Giovanni Tortorici. It stars Salvatore Gallina, Rachele Testagrossa and Monica Bellucci.
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 8 August 2026, where Bellucci won the Pardo for Best Performance. It was released in Italy by Piper Film on 3 September 2026.
Premise Giulio, a dissatisfied 16-year-old, encounters Ketty, forming a friendship and offering him an escape.
Cast Salvatore Gallina as Giulio Rachele Testagrossa as Ketty Monica Bellucci as Giulio's mother
Production In July 2025, it was announced Salvatore Gallina, Rachele Testagrossa and Monica Bellucci had joined the cast of the film, with Giovanni Tortorici directing from a screenplay he wrote, and Luca Guadagnino among the producers.
Release It had its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 8 August 2026, and is scheduled to be released in Italy on 3 September 2026, by Piper Film.
In October 2026, it will compete at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival in official competition.
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