Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the North American digital release of Familia, the acclaimed Italian psychological drama from director Francesco Costabile, arriving on digital platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada on July 7, 2026.
Selected as Italy’s Official Submission for the Academy Awards® for Best International Feature Film, Familia premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where lead actor Francesco Gheghi received the Venice Horizons Award for Best Actor for his performance. The film is adapted from Luigi Celeste’s memoir Non Sarà Sempre Così (It Won’t Be Like This Forever) and presents an emotionally intense portrait of a family confronting abuse, trauma, and the difficult process of healing.
Synopsis
When Luigi “Gigi” Celeste finds purpose and belonging within a dangerous extremist group, the unexpected return of his abusive father after years in prison forces him to confront the violence that has shaped his life. As old wounds reopen, Gigi must decide whether to repeat the past or finally break free from it.
Director Francesco Costabile crafts a tense, psychologically driven drama that blends the intensity of a thriller with a grounded exploration of generational trauma, identity, and redemption.
