‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi talks success, toxic relationships and hope

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Italian director and actress Paola Cortellesi poses for a photograph during an interview in London, Monday, April 22, 2024. Paola Cortellesi is a staple of Italian pop culture known for her work in front of the camera and her talent as a comedian. Recently she took on a new challenge, directing her first feature movie titled Theres Still Tomorrow. The black and white movie about a woman stuck in an abusive marriage in post-war Italy, debuted in October 2023. After achieving incredible success in the motherland, where it beat global box office smash Barbie," it is released in the U.K. Friday. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)