The Thing
La cosa
Synopsis
1989. Amid the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, the largest communist party in Western Europe—Italy's PCI—announces that it'll change its name, vowing to become 'a new thing'. The film follows the debates taking place in various PCI branches across Italy in the aftermath of this historic decision.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanni Moretti
- Original Title
- La cosa
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sacher Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanni Moretti
Giuseppe Baresi, Roberto Cimatti, Riccardo Gambacciani, Gherardo Gossi, Angelo Strano, Alessandro Pesci
Nanni Moretti
Nanni Moretti, Angelo Barbagallo
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Baresi
Director of Photography
Roberto Cimatti
Director of Photography
Riccardo Gambacciani
Director of Photography
Gherardo Gossi
Director of Photography
Angelo Strano
Director of Photography
Alessandro Pesci
Director of Photography
Nanni Moretti
Director
Nanni Moretti
Editor
Nanni Moretti
Producer
Angelo Barbagallo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Thing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing
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What is The Thing about?
1989. Amid the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, the largest communist party in Western Europe—Italy's PCI—announces that it'll change its name, vowing to become 'a new thing'. The film follows the debates taking place in various PCI branches across Italy in the aftermath of this historic decision.
Who directed The Thing?
The Thing was directed by Nanni Moretti.
Who stars in The Thing?
The principal cast of The Thing includes Not specified.
When was The Thing released and how long is it?
The Thing was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.