This documentary explores the phenomenon behind Chi come me, a hit theatrical production directed by Andrée Ruth Shammah and written by Roy Chen. Following its final sold-out run at Milan's Teatro Franco Parenti, the film examines how a powerful story about five fragile teenagers in a mental health center finding their voice through theater transformed into an intergenerational cult experience and a profound mirror of contemporary adolescent struggles.

The Final Embrace: ‘Chi come me’ (2026)

When the stage becomes a mirror for a generation.

October 19, 2026 75 min

Documentary

Director: Michele Mally  ·  Writers: Andrée Ruth Shammah, Roy Chen

This documentary explores the phenomenon behind Chi come me, a hit theatrical production directed by Andrée Ruth Shammah and written by Roy Chen. Following its final sold-out run at Milan's Teatro Franco Parenti, the film examines how a powerful story about five fragile teenagers in a mental health center finding their voice through theater transformed into an intergenerational cult experience and a profound mirror of contemporary adolescent struggles.

Director

Michele Mally