Enea (film)

Enea is a 2023 Italian drama film written and directed by Pietro Castellitto, and starring Pietro Castellitto and Benedetta Porcaroli.

The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it premiered on 5 September 2023.

Plot
The adventures of two young Italian men, Enea and Valentino, set against the hedonist backdrop of drugs and parties.

Cast

 * Pietro Castellitto as Enea
 * Giorgio Quarzo Guarascio as Valentino
 * Benedetta Porcaroli as Eva
 * Chiara Noschese as Marina
 * Giorgio Montanini as Oreste Dicembre
 * Adamo Dionisi as Giordano
 * Matteo Branciamore
 * Cesare Castellitto as Brenno
 * Sergio Castellitto as Celeste

Release
Enea was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 5 September 2023. It is scheduled to be theatrically released in Italy on 11 January 2024 by Vision Distribution.

Critical response
During its premiere at Venice, the film received a standing ovation of eight minutes.