I've only read the book. The author is Margaret Mazzantini (also author of "Do not go away"), and wife of director Sergio Castellitto. This story can not be described. The feelings and emotions are too strong. It is a unique, yet very realistic love story. Love, war, maternity, ideological passion ... There is soooo much in this story! MeisterWerke the novel and the film. As an Italian, I feel proud once (happens very rarely ....) ...