Ernesto
Synopsis
Ernesto is a teenager who wanders, in search of himself, through the streets of Rome. Chapter after chapter, time passes and people just disappear but he continues to live impromptu relationships, causing pain to himself and to others. Taking refuge in his happy moments and in political ideologies, he believes he can save his soul from suffering although life will force him to grow and move forward.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 9, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice de Luca, Giacomo Raffaelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice de Luca, Giacomo Raffaelli
- Original Score
- Corrado Giancoli
- Original Title
- Ernesto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Freeres
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice de Luca, Giacomo Raffaelli
Alice de Luca, Giacomo Raffaelli
Corrado Giancoli
Giacomo Raffaelli, Alice de Luca
Alice de Luca, Giacomo Raffaelli
Department Leadership Roster
Alice de Luca
Director
Giacomo Raffaelli
Director
Alice de Luca
Editor
Giacomo Raffaelli
Editor
Corrado Giancoli
Original Music Composer
Alice de Luca
Screenplay
Giacomo Raffaelli
Screenplay
Giacomo Raffaelli
Director of Photography
Alice de Luca
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ernesto.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ernesto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ernesto about?
Ernesto is a teenager who wanders, in search of himself, through the streets of Rome. Chapter after chapter, time passes and people just disappear but he continues to live impromptu relationships, causing pain to himself and to others. Taking refuge in his happy moments and in political ideologies, he believes he can save his soul from suffering although life will force him to grow and move forward.
Who directed Ernesto?
Ernesto was directed by Alice de Luca, Giacomo Raffaelli.
Who stars in Ernesto?
The principal cast of Ernesto includes Federico Russo, Silvia Micunco, Leonardo Venturi, Ilaria Bevere, Nicoletta Cifariello.
When was Ernesto released and how long is it?
Ernesto was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Ernesto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernesto was composed by Corrado Giancoli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ernesto?
Ernesto holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).