235. Futura; movie review

 

FUTURA

Cert 12A

105 mins

BBFC advice: Contains infrequent strong language, moderate bloody images

What do the youngsters of today think of the world and the people who run it?

Frankly, the same question could have been asked at any point in history and the answer would have been the same.

The young believe they are ignored and would like special attention to be paid to them by the establishment.

In Italy, the case for listening to them becomes more pressing because so many are emigrating.

Thus, while Pietro Marcello, Francesco Munzi, Alice Rohrwacher's Futura comes up with some answers which could have been written decades ago, it also reveals others which should spark action.

The trio travelled to the breadth of their country - talking to youngsters from Venice Rome, Naples, Palermo, Pisa and other Italian cities.

All of their interviewees were in their late teens or very early 20s and intent on careers as diverse as beauticians, boxers, actors, farmers, students and musicians.

Surprisingly, there are few who have ambitions above what they believe to be their respective stations.

Instead, they concentrate on what they would like for society - namely for it to be more tolerant and inclusive.

The interviews provide a picture of a divided nation and then the movie lurches into a completely different direction because, in the middle of filming, Covid struck.

Obviously, this gives it historical significance as well as a new dimension..

I fervently believe that we should create opportunities for young people and harness their talents.

However, there is a fine balance between incorporating their views and allowing them to shape state policies.

I am unsure about the latter because they simply don't have the necessary life experience.

Regardless, Futura provokes thought on this important subject.

Reasons to watch: An insight into the thoughts of modern youth

Reasons to avoid: There is a bit of repetition

Laughs: None

Jumps: None

Vomit: None

Nudity: None

Overall rating: 7.5/10

Did you know? Two million young Italians – many of them educated and skilled – have left Italy since 2008 according to Nicola Nobile, an economist at the research and analytics consultancy Oxford Economics.

The final word. Alice Rohrwacher: "Children are nowadays very fluent in telling their own stories; they use social media all the time. However, very few people ask them for their opinions." The Guardian

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