Luna e l'altra(1996)

Luna e l'altra is an Italian comedy about a reserved schoolteacher in Milan whose quiet life takes a surreal turn. Luna lives with her cantankerous father and endures constant ridicule from students and colleagues, finding solace only in Angelo, the school janitor who secretly loves her. When a carnival arrives in the city, she encounters a mysterious man carrying a magic lamp that unleashes her shadow self—a bold, uninhibited doppelganger who embodies everything Luna has suppressed. As this wild alter ego wreaks havoc on her orderly existence, Luna must navigate the chaos and confusion that ensues. The film explores themes of identity and self-acceptance through its blend of magical realism and humor, as Luna discovers that embracing her darker impulses might be the key to genuine happiness and connection.