La Notte Della Cometa (1984) (1) May 2026

Directed by Thom Eberhardt, this 1984 film is a unique blend of "valley girl" comedy, post-apocalyptic horror, and science fiction.

Vassalli explores the "chimera"—a recurring symbol for elusive truth and marginalized genius. The book depicts the conflict between Campana’s mental illness and a society that failed to understand his revolutionary poetic language. La notte della cometa (1984) (1)

The film stars Catherine Mary Stewart as Reggie and Kelli Maroney as Sam. Directed by Thom Eberhardt, this 1984 film is

The work marked Vassalli's transition to a style that blends historical research with deep psychological reflection, a precursor to his Strega Prize-winning La chimera . 2. Cinema: La notte della cometa ( Night of the Comet ) Directed by Thom Eberhardt