The Invisible Thread (film)

The Invisible Thread is a 2022 Italian coming-of-age dramedy film directed by Marco Simon Puccioni. The film explores themes of family, identity, and LGBTQ+ rights.

The story revolves around Leone, a teenager who has two fathers, Simone and Paolo. He is making a documentary about his unconventional family for a school project. However, the seemingly stable family dynamics are thrown into turmoil when Leone discovers secrets and simmering tensions between his fathers, jeopardizing the very foundation of his understanding of family and love. The film delves into the complexities of same-sex parenting and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ families, while also exploring universal themes of adolescent angst and the search for identity.

The film stars Filippo Timi, Francesco Scianna, and Francesco Gheghi. It premiered on Netflix in 2022 and has garnered attention for its portrayal of modern family structures and its exploration of Italian societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ issues. It sparked some controversy in Italy due to its portrayal of adoption and surrogacy involving same-sex couples.