The Nest
The Nest (Il nido)
“There's no place like home”
Synopsis
Samuel, a boy who lives with his mother Elena in Villa dei Laghi, an isolated manor surrounded by woods, feels trapped in the family routine, growing up seemingly protected, but unsatisfied and restless.
Top Cast
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Francesca Cavallin
Elena
Ginevra Francesconi
Denise
Justin Alexander Korovkin
Samuel
Maurizio Lombardi
Christian
Elisabetta De Vito
Clara
Valentina Bartolo
Greta
Cristina Golotta
Aunt Carla
Roberto Accornero
Father Luca
Carlina Torta
Lidia
Fabrizio Odetto
Filippo
Troy James
Auras
Elia Francesco Barbero
Samuel - 3 Years Old
Gabriele Falsetta
Igor
Gianmaria Martini
Diego
Massimo Rigo
Uncle Claudio
Edoardo Rossi
Riccardo
Carlo Valli
Ettore
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto De Feo
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto De Feo, Lucio Besana, Margherita Ferri
- Original Score
- Teho Teardo
- Original Title
- The Nest (Il nido)
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Vision Distribution, Premiere Film, Colorado Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto De Feo
Roberto De Feo, Lucio Besana, Margherita Ferri
Teho Teardo
Emanuele Pasquet
Luca Gasparini
Maurizio Totti, Alessandro Usai
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto De Feo
Director
Emanuele Pasquet
Director of Photography
Luca Gasparini
Editor
Maurizio Totti
Producer
Alessandro Usai
Producer
Roberto De Feo
Screenplay
Lucio Besana
Screenplay
Margherita Ferri
Screenplay
Teho Teardo
Original Music Composer
Francesca Bocca
Production Design
Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
Stunt Coordinator
Leonardo Cruciano
Visual Effects Supervisor
Simone Silvestri
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nest about?
Samuel, a boy who lives with his mother Elena in Villa dei Laghi, an isolated manor surrounded by woods, feels trapped in the family routine, growing up seemingly protected, but unsatisfied and restless.
Who directed The Nest?
The Nest was directed by Roberto De Feo.
Who stars in The Nest?
The principal cast of The Nest includes Francesca Cavallin, Ginevra Francesconi, Justin Alexander Korovkin, Maurizio Lombardi, Elisabetta De Vito.
When was The Nest released and how long is it?
The Nest was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nest was composed by Teho Teardo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nest?
The Nest holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).