A Leap in the Dark

1980 • 1h 54m • Drama

6.3(33 votes)

Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a brilliant actor at the edge of legality. However, Mauro becomes unconsciously jealous of their relationship.

Director

Marco Bellocchio

Writers

Vincenzo Cerami, Piero Natoli, Marco Bellocchio

Status

Released