Daughter of the iconic actor Giuliano Gemma, Vera Gemma feels crushed by the weight of her parentage. After an accident, she fills the void in her life by befriending a young boy.

Whether quoting philosophers or mixing with famous friends like Asia Argento, Vera Gemma is—like this film—tricky to pin down. Winning both Best Actress and Best Director in Venice’s Horizons section, Vera is an audacious look at authenticity, celebrity, and the perilous construction of identity.