A World Apart
Un mondo a parte
Synopsis
Elementary school teacher Michele Cortese is about to start a whole new life. After 40 years of teaching in the metropolitan Roman jungle, he had to move to a village in Central Italy, to teach in a tiny school with just a few children aged 7-10. Struggling to overcome his urban inadequacy, he finds a friendly face in vice-principal Agnese and gradually manages to fit in, thanks to her and their spirited pupils. As everything seems to be falling into place, unwelcome news comes through: the school has failed to meet its student quota for the next year and will soon be shut for good.
Top Cast
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Antonio Albanese
Michele Cortese
Virginia Raffaele
Agnese
Sergio Saltarelli
Collaboratore scolastico Nunzio
Alessandra Barbonetti
Maria Antonietta
Solidea Pistilli
Filomena
Sergio Meogrossi
Ezechia, sindaco di Castel Romito
Corrado Oddi
Gaetano, Preside della Scuola di Castel Romito
Gianmarco Borsa
Aniceto
Guglielmo Casale
Concezio
Enzo De Sanctis
Cesidio
Andrea Decina Di Pirro
Sabatino
Franca Di Cicco
Luigia, provveditore
Paolo Setta
Maresciallo dei Carabinieri
Release History & Theatrical Window
St. Ali Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 12, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riccardo Milani
- Screenplay & Story
- Riccardo Milani, Michele Astori
- Original Score
- Piernicola Di Muro
- Original Title
- Un mondo a parte
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.1M
- Production Studios
- Wildside, Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riccardo Milani
Riccardo Milani, Michele Astori
Piernicola Di Muro
Saverio Guarna
Francesco Renda, Patrizia Ceresani
Lorenzo Gangarossa, Mario Gianani, Saverio Giuseppe Guarascio, Gianluca Mizzi, Mandella Quilici
Department Leadership Roster
Saverio Guarna
Director of Photography
Riccardo Milani
Writer
Francesco Renda
Editor
Patrizia Ceresani
Editor
Lorenzo Gangarossa
Producer
Mario Gianani
Producer
Riccardo Milani
Director
Michele Astori
Writer
Marta Maffucci
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Discrimination • Threat
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Frequently Asked Questions About A World Apart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A World Apart about?
Elementary school teacher Michele Cortese is about to start a whole new life. After 40 years of teaching in the metropolitan Roman jungle, he had to move to a village in Central Italy, to teach in a tiny school with just a few children aged 7-10. Struggling to overcome his urban inadequacy, he finds a friendly face in vice-principal Agnese and gradually manages to fit in, thanks to her and their spirited pupils. As everything seems to be falling into place, unwelcome news comes through: the school has failed to meet its student quota for the next year and will soon be shut for good.
Who directed A World Apart?
A World Apart was directed by Riccardo Milani.
Who stars in A World Apart?
The principal cast of A World Apart includes Antonio Albanese, Virginia Raffaele, Sergio Saltarelli, Alessandra Barbonetti, Solidea Pistilli.
When was A World Apart released and how long is it?
A World Apart was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did A World Apart make at the box office?
A World Apart grossed $8.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A World Apart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A World Apart was composed by Piernicola Di Muro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A World Apart?
A World Apart holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).