Days and Clouds

Days and Clouds

Directed by Silvio Soldini

Produced by Amka Films, RSI

2007116 min6.7 / 10

A tender, grounded drama about a married couple navigating economic hardship and the emotional toll of downward mobility on their relationship and identity.

Set in Genoa, the film concerns the financial struggles and emotional strain that occur after Michele loses his job. He and his wife Elsa are forced to give up their affluent lifestyle and cope with the tensions of moving into a smaller home, finding new work, and making sacrifices.

Questions people ask

  • Is Days and Clouds violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Days and Clouds scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Days and Clouds sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Days and Clouds easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Days and Clouds end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity36

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Days and Clouds

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Days and Clouds

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Days and Clouds, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Days and Clouds, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Days and Clouds, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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