Moon Landing
Il grande passo
“Italy's secret space program is underway.”
Synopsis
At six, Dario watched the first Moon landing on TV, sparking a lifelong dream to reach the stars. For the rest of his life, the ingenious curmudgeon built a homemade space rocket on his farm using scraps from the local hardware store. But, after a disastrous first launch burns down the neighbors' cornfields, Dario lands in jail. Enter Mario, his estranged brother who left the dying countryside for the big city: despite the confusion, he agrees to help Italy's 'secret space program' finally take off.
Top Cast
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Giuseppe Battiston
Dario Cavalieri
Stefano Fresi
Mario Cavalieri
Camilla Filippi
Carlotta
Flavio Bucci
Umberto Cavalieri
Roberto Citran
Piovesan
Luisa De Santis
Clinic Director
Teco Celio
Adamo
Vitaliano Trevisan
Tipo Strano
Valerio Mazzucato
Garbin
Pascal Zullino
Brigadiere
Leonardo Antaridi
Ilario
Katy Monique Cuomo
Serena
Antonio Fornari
Cliente Quarantenne
Release History & Theatrical Window
Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Padovan
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Pettenello, Antonio Padovan
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Il grande passo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ipotesi Cinema, Stemal Entertainment, Regione del Veneto, MiC, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Padovan
Marco Pettenello, Antonio Padovan
Pino Donaggio
Duccio Cimatti
Paolo Cottignola
Elisabetta Olmi, Donatella Palermo
Department Leadership Roster
Elisabetta Olmi
Producer
Paolo Cottignola
Editor
Marco Pettenello
Writer
Antonio Padovan
Director
Marco Pettenello
Screenplay
Antonio Padovan
Writer
Duccio Cimatti
Director of Photography
Antonio Padovan
Screenplay
Massimo Cipollina
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrea Cavalletto
Costume Design
Gaspare De Pascali
Production Design
Donatella Palermo
Producer
Stefano Maria Mioni
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moon Landing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moon Landing about?
At six, Dario watched the first Moon landing on TV, sparking a lifelong dream to reach the stars. For the rest of his life, the ingenious curmudgeon built a homemade space rocket on his farm using scraps from the local hardware store. But, after a disastrous first launch burns down the neighbors' cornfields, Dario lands in jail. Enter Mario, his estranged brother who left the dying countryside for the big city: despite the confusion, he agrees to help Italy's 'secret space program' finally take off.
Who directed Moon Landing?
Moon Landing was directed by Antonio Padovan.
Who stars in Moon Landing?
The principal cast of Moon Landing includes Giuseppe Battiston, Stefano Fresi, Camilla Filippi, Flavio Bucci, Roberto Citran.
When was Moon Landing released and how long is it?
Moon Landing was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Moon Landing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moon Landing was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moon Landing?
Moon Landing holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).