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7.0 / 10(304 votes)IMDbNR20042h 5m$11.8M Worldwide GrossItaly, Spain, United Kingdom

Don't Move

Non ti muovere

Synopsis

While waiting for the brain surgery of his daughter Angela, victim of a motorcycle accident, the surgeon Timoteo recalls his torrid affair with and passion for Italia, a simple woman from slums in the periphery of the big city where he lives. The ghost of the beloved and sexual object of desire Italia chases him in his memories.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 18, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$11.8M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sergio Castellitto
Screenplay & Story
Margaret Mazzantini, Sergio Castellitto
Original Score
Lucio Godoy
Original Title
Non ti muovere
Country of Origin
Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
2h 5m
Worldwide Gross
$11.8M
Production Studios
Alquimia Cinema, Cattleya, The Producers Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sergio Castellitto

Screenplay & Story

Margaret Mazzantini, Sergio Castellitto

Original Score & Music

Lucio Godoy

Director of Photography

Gian Filippo Corticelli

Film Editing

Patrizio Marone

Producers

Riccardo Tozzi, Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Margaret Mazzantini

Department Leadership Roster

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Director

Riccardo Tozzi

Producer

Giovanni Stabilini

Producer

Marco Chimenz

Producer

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Writer

Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini

Writer

Gian Filippo Corticelli

Gian Filippo Corticelli

Director of Photography

Patrizio Marone

Editor

Lucio Godoy

Original Music Composer

Francesco Frigeri

Francesco Frigeri

Production Design

Isabella Rizza

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Move

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

What is Don't Move about?

While waiting for the brain surgery of his daughter Angela, victim of a motorcycle accident, the surgeon Timoteo recalls his torrid affair with and passion for Italia, a simple woman from slums in the periphery of the big city where he lives. The ghost of the beloved and sexual object of desire Italia chases him in his memories.

Who directed Don't Move?

Don't Move was directed by Sergio Castellitto.

Who stars in Don't Move?

The principal cast of Don't Move includes Penélope Cruz, Sergio Castellitto, Claudia Gerini, Angela Finocchiaro, Marco Giallini.

When was Don't Move released and how long is it?

Don't Move was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.

How much did Don't Move make at the box office?

Don't Move grossed $11.8M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Don't Move?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Move was composed by Lucio Godoy.

Is Don't Move based on a book or true story?

Don't Move is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Mazzantini".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Move?

Don't Move holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).