Il Posto
Il posto
Synopsis
With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-09
Top Cast
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Loredana Detto
Antonietta Masetti
Sandro Panseri
Domenico Cantoni
Corrado Aprile
Bit Part (uncredited)
Guido Chiti
Bit Part (uncredited)
Tullio Kezich
Psychologist (uncredited)
Bice Melegari
Bit Part (uncredited)
Mara Revel
Domenico's Senior Fellow Colleague (uncredited)
Guido Spadea
Portioli (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Milan (Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ermanno Olmi, Ettore Lombardo
- Original Score
- Pier Emilio Bassi
- Original Title
- Il posto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 24 Horses, Titanus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ermanno Olmi
Ermanno Olmi, Ettore Lombardo
Pier Emilio Bassi
Lamberto Caimi
Carla Colombo
Alberto Soffientini
Department Leadership Roster
Ermanno Olmi
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Writer
Ettore Lombardo
Writer
Alberto Soffientini
Producer
Pier Emilio Bassi
Original Music Composer
Lamberto Caimi
Director of Photography
Ettore Lombardi
Production Design
Carla Colombo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il Posto
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What is Il Posto about?
With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
Who directed Il Posto?
Il Posto was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
Who stars in Il Posto?
The principal cast of Il Posto includes Loredana Detto, Sandro Panseri, Corrado Aprile, Guido Chiti, Tullio Kezich.
When was Il Posto released and how long is it?
Il Posto was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Il Posto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Il Posto was composed by Pier Emilio Bassi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Il Posto?
Il Posto holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).