The Lift
“1st Film entirely inside in an elevator”
Synopsis
The world's first film shot entirely inside an elevator, from the brilliant mind of Sexocracy author Luca Redavid. Bologna, August 2, 1980. A terrifying roar shakes the central station, while six strangers remain trapped in a cabin just steps from hell. Isolated from the world in a claustrophobic space of just a few square meters, tensions rise to the limit as air runs out and help fails to arrive...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
100x
+$990K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emanuele D'Antonio
- Screenplay & Story
- Luca Redavid, Marcello Aguidara
- Original Title
- The Lift
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emanuele D'Antonio
Luca Redavid, Marcello Aguidara
Luca Redavid
Department Leadership Roster
Emanuele D'Antonio
Director
Luca Redavid
Producer
Luca Redavid
Writer
Marcello Aguidara
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lift about?
The world's first film shot entirely inside an elevator, from the brilliant mind of Sexocracy author Luca Redavid. Bologna, August 2, 1980. A terrifying roar shakes the central station, while six strangers remain trapped in a cabin just steps from hell. Isolated from the world in a claustrophobic space of just a few square meters, tensions rise to the limit as air runs out and help fails to arrive...
Who directed The Lift?
The Lift was directed by Emanuele D'Antonio.
Who stars in The Lift?
The principal cast of The Lift includes Aleksandra Rinaldi, Mirjan Boraj, Mario De Luca, Line Claude Tobel, Stefano Mattioli.
When was The Lift released and how long is it?
The Lift was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lift?
The Lift had a reported production budget of $10K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (100 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).