L'acteur italien Lino Guanciale interprète le psychiatre Mario Tobino dans "Le libere donne", une fiction diffusée sur Rai 1 qui explore la condition féminine dans un hôpital psychiatrique durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.Breaking News, Cinema, Entertainment, women's rights, Italian fiction, Maggiano psychiatric hospital, The free women, Linen Pillow, Mario Tobino, psychiatry, Rai 1, mental health, historical series, AFE PACKAGE, newsL'acteur italien Lino Guanciale interprète le psychiatre Mario Tobino dans "Le libere donne", une fiction diffusée sur Rai 1 qui explore la condition féminine...
Italian television has a new historical series that promises to captivate viewers with a poignant tale of human resilience. Entitled “Le libere donne”, this Rai 1 production has been broadcast since Tuesday March 10, 2026 at 9:30 p.m., offering a unique look at a little-known chapter in medical and social history.
At the heart of this fiction is Lino Guanciale, who for the first time embodies a character who actually existed: the psychiatrist Mario Tobino. The latter directed the Maggiano women's psychiatric hospital during the Second World War, a particularly troubled context where social norms were rigid and psychiatric treatments were often controversial.
The series, directed by Michele Soavi, is loosely inspired by the book-diario “Le libere donne di Magliano” by Tobino. It immerses viewers in the closed world of the institution, where women from varied backgrounds try to preserve their dignity in the face of adversity. The story explores their personal stories, their fragilities and their quest for freedom in a restrictive environment.
Lino Guanciale, known for his roles in productions like “The Invisible”, here tackles a complex character who defies the conventions of his time. In recent interviews, the actor has highlighted the importance of this role, noting that Tobino was a man who sided with women at a time when patriarchy largely dominated Italian society.
The broadcast of this series comes at a time when debates on women's rights and mental health remain topical in Italy. By highlighting historical figures like Tobino, the fiction invites reflection on the evolution of psychiatric practices and the place of women in medical history.
The production benefits from a strong cast, with actresses such as Gaia Messerklinger and Francesca Cavallin bringing Maggiano's patients to life. Their performance brings emotional depth to the story, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the daily challenges of these women.
On a technical level, the series was filmed in authentic locations, recreating the atmosphere of the era with remarkable attention to detail. This helps strengthen the historical credibility of the project, while providing an engaging visual experience for the audience.
With six episodes on the program, “Le libere donne” represents a significant investment by Rai 1 in quality content that combines entertainment and education. This initiative is part of a broader trend in Italian television to explore social subjects through historical fiction, thus responding to viewers' growing interest in meaningful stories.
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