The drama begins on Tuesday, November 19 in prime time on Rai 1 Free. AND the first performance as the protagonist of Lunetta Savinothe actress also known for the tender role of the servant Cettina in A doctor in the family. In FreeSavino plays a judge who seeks the truth about the death of his daughter Bianca, the victim of an obscure crime that has never been solved. A brand new ordeal for the actress from Puglia, happy to test herself with a character who symbolizes emancipation and justice – but who does not renounce the taste of revenge served cold.
The plot of Free
Free Orlandothe protagonist from whom the series takes its name, is an impeccable judge of Trieste. A strong woman, dedicated to work, but divided by a deep wound: the death of his daughter Biancaoccurred 15 years earlier and presented as a suicide, even though the mother believes that there is something unresolved in her case. So, contrary to his own values, he allies himself with convicted criminal Pietro, returning to investigate Bianca’s death. For Libera, it begins a double lifehidden from her colleagues, her beloved granddaughter Clara and her ex-husband, Deputy Chief Davide. And as she finds herself struggling with her daily tasks and the intense courtship of a friendly colleague, thanks to Pietro’s help, she will also discover the Trieste of the slums, which until now was so far from her but who, perhaps, hides the truth she needs.
The cast of the new Rai fiction
Libera is played by Lunetta Savinowhile facing his accomplice Pietro Zanon is Matteo Martari, who, like his partner, was also chosen by the great director Ferzan Ozpetek. The funny role of Ettore Rizzo is attributed to the actor Joel DixWhile Roberto Citran It’s Aldo Ferrero. The protagonist’s sister has the face of Isabelle Orlandothe ex-husband of Claudio Bigagli. Finally, in the role of Clara, she returns to the small screen Marguerite Pieropanthe very young actress already seen in the series Quinto Vicentino.
Lunetta Savino, first-time protagonist
On November 2, Lunetta Savino turned 67 years old. At the age when many choose to retire, she begins a new adventure, her first as a protagonist: “A beautiful gift, arrived after having achieved several important successes which highlighted my ability to vary from one register to the other.”
There was no doubt that she was a talented actress, she didn’t even have one Ozpetekwho has once again chosen her for one of his films which will begin filming soon.
And even though Lunetta looks straight to the future, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t choose to indulge in a pleasant dive into the past. Faced with Lino Banfi’s request for a new series of A doctor in the familySavino responded with “never say never,” reminding that “this is a series that we all relate to. We had the time of our lives. We made up gags on the spot.”
Where and when to see Free
Free it is divided into four evenings, with the episodes broadcast every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. from Tuesday November 19. See you on Rai 1but all episodes are also available for streaming and on demand on the platform RaiPlay. And on RaiPlay, the first episode of the drama is available in preview from Tuesday 19.