Human Capital

“Human Capital confirms Paolo Virzì as one of the more dynamic directors on the [Italian] peninsula, blending biting commentary with expert narrational skills.”—Variety

Italy’s submission for Best Foreign Language Film in this year’s Academy Awards, Human Capital is a both a stylish whodunit and a subtle social critique. The film revolves around two well-to-do families and their possible involvement in a serious accident involving a bicyclist and an SUV. Valeria Bruni Tedeschi received the Best Actress Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for her performance. (109 mins., DCP)