Shooting the Moon
L'Albero delle pere
Synopsis
14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia's used needles without her noticing. Seeking advice on the Internet, Siddharta is told to have her tested for hepatitis and AIDS. Thus he embarks on a odyssey of medical bureaucracy and both kind and uncaring adults.
Top Cast
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Valeria Golino
Silvia
Sergio Rubini
Massimo
Stefano Dionisi
Roberto
Niccolò Senni
Siddharta
Francesca Di Giovanni
Domitilla
Corrado Invernizzi
Laboratory technician
Chiara Noschese
Girl at test lab
Victor Cavallo
Coso
Maria Consagra
USL psychologist
Giuseppe Del Bono
Toni
Raffaella Lebboroni
Doctor
Sergio Pierattini
Police chief
Andrea Liu Junyu
Paolo
Serena Scapagnini
Flavia
Bruno Sclafani
Michele
Paolo Triestino
Young doctor
Raffaele Vannoli
Kind nurse
Silvio Vannucci
USL doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Archibugi
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Archibugi
- Original Score
- Battista Lena
- Original Title
- L'Albero delle pere
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà, 3 Emme Cinematografica, Dania Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Archibugi
Francesca Archibugi
Battista Lena
Luca Bigazzi
Esmeralda Calabria
Leo Pescarolo, Guido De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Archibugi
Director
Francesca Archibugi
Writer
Battista Lena
Original Music Composer
Luca Bigazzi
Director of Photography
Leo Pescarolo
Producer
Guido De Laurentiis
Producer
Paola Marchesin
Costume Design
Mario Rossetti
Production Design
Esmeralda Calabria
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooting the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shooting the Moon about?
14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia's used needles without her noticing. Seeking advice on the Internet, Siddharta is told to have her tested for hepatitis and AIDS. Thus he embarks on a odyssey of medical bureaucracy and both kind and uncaring adults.
Who directed Shooting the Moon?
Shooting the Moon was directed by Francesca Archibugi.
Who stars in Shooting the Moon?
The principal cast of Shooting the Moon includes Valeria Golino, Sergio Rubini, Stefano Dionisi, Niccolò Senni, Francesca Di Giovanni.
When was Shooting the Moon released and how long is it?
Shooting the Moon was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Shooting the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shooting the Moon was composed by Battista Lena.