lacci

Lacci is the plural form of laccio, an Italian noun meaning a cord, strap, or clasp used to bind or fasten. It can refer to any tying element, including shoelaces, belts, or nets, and in figurative use to obligations or bonds that connect people or things.

In literature, Lacci is a 2014 novel by Italian author Domenico Starnone. The narrative follows a long marriage and its gradual unraveling across decades, examining themes of memory, fidelity, and the distance that can grow between partners. The book gained international attention and sparked discussion about authorial identity, as some commentators speculated that Starnone might be Elena Ferrante, though this claim remains unproven.

In film, Lacci is a 2020 Italian drama directed by Daniele Luchetti, adapted from Starnone's novel. The adaptation preserves the core concerns of the source material—romantic passion, betrayal, and the social constraints shaping private life—while translating them to the screen.

Beyond these works, the term remains the plural of laccio in everyday Italian and is used for various fastening devices, including shoelaces and other ties. It also appears in metaphorical uses to describe the ties that connect or constrain people, places, or situations.