Monkey Boy
“There are no bloodless fairy tales.”
Synopsis
A freak lived his entire lifetime closed down in a cellar far in the country. But one day the Monkey Boy, after the death of his "keeper", an old lonely woman, is forced to explore the world outside. The story is set during one night only, a short time to discover the world, but enough time to find Agata, an autistic young girl, the only creature that seems to be able to communicate with him in that dark night full of weird lonely and unhappy characters called human beings.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Monti
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiara Parodi, Davide Zagnoli, Antonio Monti
- Original Score
- Luca Tozzi
- Original Title
- Monkey Boy
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Chango Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Monti
Chiara Parodi, Davide Zagnoli, Antonio Monti
Luca Tozzi
Davide Crippa
Antonio Monti
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Monti
Director
Chiara Parodi
Writer
Davide Zagnoli
Writer
Antonio Monti
Writer
Davide Crippa
Director of Photography
Luca Tozzi
Original Music Composer
Antonio Monti
Editor
Maicol Ravaioli
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monkey Boy about?
A freak lived his entire lifetime closed down in a cellar far in the country. But one day the Monkey Boy, after the death of his "keeper", an old lonely woman, is forced to explore the world outside. The story is set during one night only, a short time to discover the world, but enough time to find Agata, an autistic young girl, the only creature that seems to be able to communicate with him in that dark night full of weird lonely and unhappy characters called human beings.
Who directed Monkey Boy?
Monkey Boy was directed by Antonio Monti.
Who stars in Monkey Boy?
The principal cast of Monkey Boy includes Giampiero Bartolini, Gianni Fantoni, Giovanna Gardelli, Andrea Melli, Letizia Zuffa.
When was Monkey Boy released and how long is it?
Monkey Boy was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Monkey Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monkey Boy was composed by Luca Tozzi.