Overview
Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won 5 awards, including the David di Donatellos for Best Film and Best Director (2019)
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Nominations
6 award nominations, including the Palme d'Or (2018)
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Box office
Grossed $5.08M worldwide
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Setting
Set in Rome
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Music
Music by Michele Braga
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Nicolaj Brüel
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Ugo ChitiStory, Screenplay
- Massimo GaudiosoScreenplay, Story
- Matteo GarroneStory, Screenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 17, 2018
- Original language
- Italian
- Revenue
- $5.1M
- Countries
- Italy, France
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Cast
Marcello FonteMarcello
Edoardo PesceSimoncino
Nunzia SchianoSimoncino's Mother
Adamo DionisiFranco
Francesco AcquaroliFrancesco, Video Lottery Owner
Alida Baldari CalabriaAlida
Gianluca GobbiRestaurant Owner
Laura PizziraniAlida's Mother- Giancarlo PorcacchiaGasparone
Aniello ArenaPolice Inspector
Mirko FrezzaPusher- Marco PerfettiPusher 2
- Vittorio RussoTrader
- Gennaro IannoneTrader
- Emanuele BarbalongaMaster Cane
- Daniele SalicetiFair Presenter
- Nelly OlivaFair Presenter
- Miriam PlatanoAngelo Night Club
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