The Professor (La Prima Notte di Quiete)

• 1972
• Italy/France
• 2h 10min
• 18

• Directed by: Valerio Zurlini
• Cast: Alain Delon, Sonia Petrovna, Lea Massari

Revisiting his fascination with existential dread, Zurlini's Rimini-set tale stars Delon as Daniele Dominci, a lecturer hired on temporary contract to small town university. Drawn to enigmatic student Vanina (Petrovna), the married lecturer enters into a fated and tragic affair. Brilliant tale of amour fou and one of Zurlini's best. This screening will be followed by Zurlini's short 'La Stazione'.