Lucky (Fortunata)

Fortunata, also listed as Lucky, is a 2017 Italian drama directed by Sergio Castellitto. It competed in the Un Certain Regard section of the 70th Cannes Film Festival, where its lead, Jasmine Trinca, won the section's Jury Award for best performance. Filmed in Italian, it runs about 103 minutes.

Fortunata (Jasmine Trinca) is a young woman trying to climb out of the wreckage of a hard marriage. She draws strength from her small daughter and tries to open a hair salon. Her one aim is to be happy and stand tall in a world full of men who try to block her way. Nicole Centanni plays Barbara, Alessandro Borghi is Chicano and Stefano Accorsi is Patrizio. Edoardo Pesce, Awa Ly and Hanna Schygulla are also in the cast.

The screenplay is by Margaret Mazzantini.