Let Yourself Go

Elia, a Jewish psychiatrist haunted by a long spell of melancholy, stumbles into a chance meeting with Claudia, a fearless personal trainer whose exuberant approach to life clashes with his carefully controlled world. What begins as a hesitant flirtation gradually unsettles his routines and stirs a wary curiosity in him. As their exchanges unfold, the pair maneuver awkward misunderstandings, sharp humor, and an emerging bond that leans toward transformation rather than romance alone. The city becomes a backdrop for missteps, laughter, and small revelations about desire, identity, and the possibility of letting go. The film blends deadpan wit with warm sincerity while showing how two very different people might help one another find a new breath.

Directed by Francesco Amato, Let Yourself Go released in 2017 as an Italian comedy about an unlikely pairing. Screenplay by Davide Lantieri and Francesco Bruni. It stars Toni Servillo and Verónica Echegui.

Critics praised the film for its dry humor and delicate warmth, using the unlikely pairing to probe loneliness and connection. The evolving dynamic between a reserved psychiatrist and a free spirited trainer acts as a quiet study in personal growth, resilience, and letting go of fear.

While not a blockbuster, the film stands out for its performances and offbeat humor that lingers after the credits. Toni Servillo and Verónica Echegui deliver characters whose quirks spark conversations about mental health, vulnerability, and the value of unlikely friendships.