Spanish auteur Isabel Coixet is nothing short of prolific, and she’s at TIFF with her latest film, “Three Goodbyes.”
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Based on the bestselling novel “Tre ciotole” by Michela Murgia, Coixet’s new film stars Alba Rohrwacher and Elio Germano star as a couple in Rome whose sudden breakup leads to the discovery of a critical health issue.
Here’s an official synopsis for “Three Goodbyes,” courtesy of TIFF:
Marta (Alba Rohrwacher), a high-school teacher, and her partner Antonio (Elio Germano), a chef, live in Rome. While Antonio’s star is rising, Marta seems to lack passion and, moreover, an interest in Antonio’s recipes. One day, after many years together, the pair split after a seemingly trivial argument. Marta withdraws into herself while Antonio jumps into his new endeavour, a restaurant of his own creation. Soon after, everything changes in Marta’s world when she discovers that her loss of appetite has more to do with her health than the pains of separation. Now, with time running out, Marta must learn who she is and what she lives for.
Other actors in “Three Goodbyes” include Francesco Carril, Silva D’Amico, Galatea Buligi, and Sarita Choudhury.
Along with directing, Coixet also co-wrote “Three Goodbyes” with Enrico Audenino.
“Three Goodbyes” had its world premiere at TIFF on September 8; stay tuned for its U.S. theatrical release date. Watch a trailer for the film below.
