La coscienza di Zeno(1988)

La coscienza di Zeno is a RAI miniseries adapted from Italo Svevo's celebrated modernist novel. The story follows Zeno Cosini, a man struggling with neurosis, addiction, and the gap between his self-perception and reality. Trapped in a web of psychological contradictions, Zeno attempts to quit smoking while navigating complicated relationships, family dynamics, and his own unreliable memory. The narrative unfolds through his confessional monologue, blurring the line between truth and self-deception. Set in early 20th-century Italy, the series captures Svevo's exploration of the human psyche with dark humor and introspection. As Zeno recounts his past, viewers discover a man perpetually caught between intention and action, wrestling with the impossibility of genuine self-knowledge. The miniseries brings this literary masterpiece to the screen with fidelity to the novel's psychological depth and existential themes.