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8.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb202313mItaly

Toska

Synopsis

Flavio, immersed in the sadness of nostalgia and regret, faces his daily loneliness, seeking solace in the solitary ritual of smoking a cigarette. Each puff becomes a journey back in time, an immersion in a parallel dimension that brings to light the moments shared with Alberto. The warmth of those hugs, the echo of shared laughter and the tears that bathed their cheeks become present, as if they had just happened. Every blurry image that surfaces, every fleeting glance that materializes and every whispered word that resonates reveal the fragile nature of human balance and the profound gravity of the choices that shaped their relationship. But in that very smoke lies a strange consolation, a sense of acceptance that begins to germinate in his heart. He accepts the end of the relationship, with all its painful consequences, and launches himself into a new future, leaving behind what has been and opening his arms to the unknown that awaits him.

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Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$200

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tommaso Barba
Screenplay & Story
Tommaso Barba
Original Title
Toska
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
13m
Production Budget
$200
Production Studios
Barba Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tommaso Barba

Screenplay & Story

Tommaso Barba, Jacopo Fogolari

Director of Photography

Valerio Baldari

Film Editing

Valerio Baldari

Producers

Tommaso Barba

Department Leadership Roster

Tommaso Barba

Tommaso Barba

Director

Valerio Baldari

Valerio Baldari

Director of Photography

Tommaso Barba

Tommaso Barba

Producer

Tommaso Barba

Tommaso Barba

Screenplay

Valerio Baldari

Valerio Baldari

Editor

Filippo Vespucci

Filippo Vespucci

Production Design

Filippo Vespucci

Filippo Vespucci

Costume Design

Jacopo Fogolari

Jacopo Fogolari

Costume Design

Jacopo Fogolari

Jacopo Fogolari

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Toska.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toska

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Toska about?

Flavio, immersed in the sadness of nostalgia and regret, faces his daily loneliness, seeking solace in the solitary ritual of smoking a cigarette. Each puff becomes a journey back in time, an immersion in a parallel dimension that brings to light the moments shared with Alberto. The warmth of those hugs, the echo of shared laughter and the tears that bathed their cheeks become present, as if they had just happened. Every blurry image that surfaces, every fleeting glance that materializes and every whispered word that resonates reveal the fragile nature of human balance and the profound gravity of the choices that shaped their relationship. But in that very smoke lies a strange consolation, a sense of acceptance that begins to germinate in his heart. He accepts the end of the relationship, with all its painful consequences, and launches himself into a new future, leaving behind what has been and opening his arms to the unknown that awaits him.

Who directed Toska?

Toska was directed by Tommaso Barba.

Who stars in Toska?

The principal cast of Toska includes Giacomo Galeone, Antonio Greco, Livio Cutruneo, Elisa Floridi, Giorgia Manzotti.

When was Toska released and how long is it?

Toska was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 13m.