La Notte Della Cometa (1984) (1) ✅

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, this 1984 film is a unique blend of "valley girl" comedy, post-apocalyptic horror, and science fiction. La notte della cometa (1984) (1)

The film stars Catherine Mary Stewart as Reggie and Kelli Maroney as Sam. The work marked Vassalli's transition to a style

It is celebrated for its 80s aesthetic, synth-pop soundtrack, and subverting the "damsel in distress" trope by featuring capable, gun-toting female protagonists. The film stars Catherine Mary Stewart as Reggie

Published in 1984 by , this novel is considered one of the most important works of contemporary Italian literature.

After Earth passes through the tail of a comet, most of the population is turned into red dust or flesh-eating zombies. Two sisters, Reggie and Sam, survive because they were shielded by steel-lined rooms.

It is a "bio-novel" reconstructing the tragic life of the visionary Italian poet Dino Campana (1885–1932), author of the Canti Orfici .