By winning the Best Actress award at the 20th Rome International Film Festival for her role in the film 'Gli occhi degli altri' (The Eyes of Others), Jasmine Trinka confirms not only her exceptional talent but also the ability of contemporary Italian cinema to produce works rich in psychological and social depth. The film belongs to the psychological drama genre and explores the story of a woman who faces deep internal conflicts within her family and social environment. Italian director Marco Bertini used advanced filming techniques that combine a handheld camera with static shots to convey the psychological tension of the characters. The dim lighting and precise camera angle were two fundamental artistic tools that give the viewer a sense of closeness to the heroine's struggles, as if we are seeing the world through her eyes, which aligns with the film's title, 'The Eyes of Others.' According to many critical reviews, Trinka's performance in this film is a masterclass in detail-oriented acting: from small hand movements that reflect internal anxiety to the language of her eyes that conveys her psychological struggle, she succeeds in making the audience live the experience with her without any sense of artificiality. The most prominent analytical scene is the heroine's confrontation with a life-altering decision amidst a family with complex relationships, where internal tension blends with apparent calmness, which gave her role multiple layers of dramatic depth. Bertini employed distinctive techniques to blend realism and symbolism: long takes and his play with open and closed spaces create a sense of psychological pressure and isolation, reflecting the heroine's struggle between her inner and outer worlds. The precise and understated score was not merely background music but an integral part of the psychological narrative, revealing the character's repressed emotions. 'The Eyes of Others' is part of a recent wave in Italian cinema that focuses on the psychological and social analysis of female characters. The film offers a more intense and profound experience and highlights the actress's ability to carry the entire weight of the story on her shoulders, reflecting the evolution of acting craft in contemporary Italian cinema. Jasmine Trinka's win for Best Actress is not just an honor for an individual but a tribute to Italian cinema's capacity to create works that combine psychological depth with high artistic craftsmanship.
