The Life Apart
La vita accanto
Synopsis
In Vicenza, a beautiful Italian art city, a young wealthy couple joyfully welcomes the birth of a long-awaited daughter in the early 1980s. But the child’s face is disfigured by a red birthmark that covers half her face. This spot haunts the mother to the point that she rejects her responsibilities as a mother. The child’s aunt, a famous concert pianist, takes over her education, thus discovering her exceptional musical talent.
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The Life Apart (La Vita Accanto, 2024) International Trailer with English subtitlesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-09
Top Cast
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Beatrice Barison
Rebecca (17 anni)
Sonia Bergamasco
Erminia
Paolo Pierobon
Osvaldo
Valentina Bellè
Maria
Michela Cescon
Madre di Lucilla
Edoardo Coen
Giulia Briata
Viola Basso
Rebecca (6 anni)
Flora Zambello
Lucilla (6 anni)
Sveva Bassan
Lucilla (10 anni)
Laura Cavinato
Sabrina Simonetto
Sara Ciocca
Rebecca (10 anni)
Licia Navarrini
Laura
Alessandro Bressanello
Direttore del conservatorio
Susanna Acchiardi
Lucilla (17 anni)
Angela Fontana
Poliziotta in aeroporto
Luigi Diberti
Medico
Release History & Theatrical Window
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Tullio Giordana
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Tullio Giordana, Marco Bellocchio, Gloria Malatesta
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- La vita accanto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Kavac Film, RAI Cinema, Fondazione Veneto Film Commission, IBC MOvie, One Art Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Tullio Giordana
Marco Tullio Giordana, Marco Bellocchio, Gloria Malatesta, Mariapia Veladiano
Dario Marianelli
Roberto Forza
Simone Gattoni, Marco Bellocchio, Bruno Benetti, Beppe Caschetto
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Tullio Giordana
Director
Marco Tullio Giordana
Screenplay
Marco Bellocchio
Screenplay
Gloria Malatesta
Screenplay
Simone Gattoni
Producer
Marco Bellocchio
Producer
Bruno Benetti
Producer
Roberto Forza
Director of Photography
Luca Gobbi
Production Design
Gemma Mascagni
Costume Design
Beppe Caschetto
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life Apart
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What is The Life Apart about?
In Vicenza, a beautiful Italian art city, a young wealthy couple joyfully welcomes the birth of a long-awaited daughter in the early 1980s. But the child’s face is disfigured by a red birthmark that covers half her face. This spot haunts the mother to the point that she rejects her responsibilities as a mother. The child’s aunt, a famous concert pianist, takes over her education, thus discovering her exceptional musical talent.
Who directed The Life Apart?
The Life Apart was directed by Marco Tullio Giordana.
Who stars in The Life Apart?
The principal cast of The Life Apart includes Beatrice Barison, Sonia Bergamasco, Paolo Pierobon, Valentina Bellè, Michela Cescon.
When was The Life Apart released and how long is it?
The Life Apart was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Life Apart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Life Apart was composed by Dario Marianelli.
Is The Life Apart based on a book or true story?
The Life Apart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mariapia Veladiano".