# Why Filippo Turetta is Absent in the Giulia Cecchettin Film Director Paola Randi shifts focus from the perpetrator to systemic cultural violence. - **Source:** [Open](https://www.open.online) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [culture](https://brifing.si/c/culture) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/bd6693bc-b98f-4beb-bf42-a343e40d8a3e ## Intentional Narrative Absence The film 'Se domani non torno', directed by Paola Randi, deliberately excludes the name and face of Filippo Turetta. Released on November 5, the production focuses on the life of Giulia Cecchettin, who was murdered in November 2023. This creative choice avoids centering the narrative on the convicted perpetrator's identity. ## Shifting the Cinematic Lens Rather than reconstructing the crime or focusing on the killer, the camera captures the profound void left in the Cecchettin household. The film highlights ordinary domestic traces, such as an empty chair at the dining table or clothes left behind, emphasizing the daily reality of loss experienced by the surviving family members. ## Challenging Cultural Narratives Director Paola Randi collaborated with writer Lisa Nur Sultan to adapt Gino Cecchettin’s book, 'Cara Giulia'. The narrative aims to move beyond the 'isolated case' trope, which often allows society to distance itself from responsibility. By removing the killer from the screen, the film forces viewers to confront broader systemic issues. ## Collective Societal Responsibility The film echoes Elena Cecchettin’s public stance, which rejected labeling the killer as a 'monster' or an outlier. Instead, the narrative frames the violence as a product of a patriarchal society. This approach suggests that focusing solely on individual guilt risks absolving the collective culture that fosters such violent acts. ## Deconstructing the Crime Genre Randi criticizes traditional media portrayals that treat femicides like mystery thrillers involving maniacs or strangers. The film emphasizes that perpetrators are frequently intimate partners, husbands, or boyfriends. By highlighting this proximity, the director argues for a new storytelling approach that acknowledges the perpetrator's guilt without centering their personal narrative. ## The Cecchettin Family Journey The story centers on Gino Cecchettin, who raised his three children—Elena, Giulia, and Davide—following the death of his wife, Monica. The film documents his transition from private grief to public advocacy. It explores how the family processes the loss of Giulia, who was nearing her degree in biomedical engineering. ## Catalyzing Social Change Gino Cecchettin expresses a desire for the film to inspire young audiences to become agents of change. By sharing their family history, they hope to encourage viewers to reflect on their own roles within society. The project aims to transform a deeply personal tragedy into a broader movement against gender-based violence. ## Impact of Artistic Choices The decision to omit Turetta serves as a powerful commentary on how media shapes public perception of violence. By prioritizing the victim's humanity and the family's resilience, the film challenges the audience to look inward. It remains a significant effort to shift the discourse from individual blame to systemic accountability. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.open.online/2026/11/06/film-cecchettin-se-domani-non-torno-perche-turetta-non-ce/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._