| The Life You Wanted | |
|---|---|
 Netflix poster | |
| Italian | La vita che volevi |
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Ivan Cotroneo |
| Starring |
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| Composer | Gabriele Roberto |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Massimo Del Frate |
| Cinematography | Gian Filippo Corticelli |
| Editor | Andrea Montanari |
| Running time | 47–50 minutes |
| Production company | Banijay Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 29 May 2024 (2024-05-29) |
The Life You Wanted (Italian: La vita che volevi) is a 2024 Italian drama television miniseries starring Vittoria Schisano, Giuseppe Zeno, Pina Turco, Alessio Lapice, and Nicola Bello. It was released on Netflix on 29 May 2024.
Premise
Gloria, a transgender woman, lives happily in Lecce, but her life is turned upside down with the arrival of Marina, her old friend from Naples. Gloria is reluctant to reconnect, as Marina reminds her of her pre-transition days, a time she would like to forget.
Cast
- Vittoria Schisano as Gloria
- Giuseppe Zeno as Sergio
- Pina Turco [it] as Marina
- Alessio Lapice as Pietro
- Nicola Bello as Andrea
- Francesca Pia Di Nola as Arianna
- Michele De Virgilio [it]
- Bellarch as Eva
- Francesco Pellegrino [it]
- Bianca Nappi [it]
- Fabrizia Sacchi
- Antonio Monsellato
Episodes
| No. | Title | Duration | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 48 min | 29 May 2024 (2024-05-29) |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 50 min | 29 May 2024 (2024-05-29) |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 47 min | 29 May 2024 (2024-05-29) |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 49 min | 29 May 2024 (2024-05-29) |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 47 min | 29 May 2024 (2024-05-29) |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 48 min | 29 May 2024 (2024-05-29) |
Production
Speaking about the series, series creator Ivan Cotroneo stated:
We wanted to write a story about a non-cisgender woman, a strong and independent woman, the story of a transgender woman. Often these characters are left on the margins, are collateral, or, in any case, marginalized.
The series was filmed in Lecce and Naples beginning in March 2023. After filming in and falling in love with Apulia, lead actress Vittoria Schisano bought a house in the region.
Release
The series was released on Netflix on 29 May 2024.
References
- Boni, Federico (19 September 2023). "La Vita che Volevi, Ivan Cotroneo e la serie con Vittoria Schisano: "Volevo una donna trans finalmente protagonista"". Gay.it. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- Manca, Mario (27 March 2023). "La vita che volevi, al via le riprese della nuova serie di Netflix con Vittoria Schisano". Vanity Fair Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- De Cesare, Stefania (27 March 2023). "La serie Netflix "La vita che volevi" a Lecce: ecco le location del set". Quotidiano Di Puglia (in Italian). Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- Vittoria Schisano: il ritorno sugli schermi - Storie di donne al bivio 29/02/2024. Rai. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024 – via YouTube.
- Moore, Kasey (16 April 2024). "Upcoming Netflix Movies and Series Coming in 2024". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
External links
Categories:
- 2020s Italian drama television series
- 2020s Italian television miniseries
- 2020s LGBTQ-related drama television series
- 2024 Italian television series debuts
- Italian-language television shows
- Italian LGBTQ-related television shows
- Netflix television dramas
- Television shows filmed in Italy
- Television shows set in Apulia
- Transgender-related television shows