Set in three different historical moments, Invelle is the story of 20th-century Italy seen through the eyes of three children: Zelinda, Assunta, and Icaro. Zelinda’s mother died of the Spanish flu during World War I while her father was on the front lines. In addition to the tragic family situation, the girl witnesses the looming specter of fascism and poverty. Assunta, on the other hand, experiences her childhood during the Nazi-Fascist period, amidst bombings, executions, roundups, and racial laws. Finally, Icaro’s family decides during the Years of Lead to leave the countryside and start a new life.
The stories and challenges of these children narrate an Italy of memories, affections, nostalgia, and gratitude.