Breaking Up in Rome (Italian: "Lasciarsi un giorno a Roma") is a 2021 Italian-Spanish romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Edoardo Leo and starring Edoardo Leo, Marta Nieto and Claudia Gerini. Production. The film was produced by Fulvio and Federica Lucisano. Principal photography started in Rome on 7 July 2020. The original title comes from a hit song by Niccolò Fabi. Release. The film was released on Italian cinemas on 30 November 2021. Reception. For this film, Leo was awarded the Flaiano Prize for best director. External links.