L'invasore: dramma in tre atti

Set in a war‑torn village, the drama opens in the elegant Flemish‑styled sitting room of Dr. Giorgio Brandes. Amid the glow of electric lamps and the scent of freshly baked sweets, a young mother, Luisa, wrestles with a deepening melancholy as news from the front grows ever more ominous. Her teenage daughter, Mirella, tries to inject cheer into the evening, but the looming presence of an unseen enemy hangs over their conversation, hinting at secrets that may shatter the fragile peace of the household.

The play weaves together a cast of soldiers, clergy, and domestic staff, each carrying their own burdens and hidden loyalties. Quiet moments—such as a child's innocent request for candied chestnuts—contrast sharply with the undercurrents of suspicion and dread. As the first act unfolds, listeners are drawn into a tightly knit family drama that teeters on the edge of revelation, setting the stage for the conflict and moral dilemmas that will drive the story forward.