Il Buco
Il buco
Synopsis
In August 1961, speleologists from Italy’s booming North arrive on a Calabrian plateau where time stands still. The intruders discover one of the world’s deepest caves, the Bifurto Abyss, under the gaze of an old shepherd, the only witness of the pristine territory.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nicola Lanza
Zi' Nicola
Antonio Lanza
Leonardo Larocca
Doctor
Claudia Candusso
Speleologist
Mila Costi
Speleologist
Carlos José Crespo
Speleologist
Jacopo Elia
Speleologist
Federico Gregoretti
Speleologist
Giovanbattista Sauro
Speleologist
Angelo Spadaro
Speleologist
Enrico Troisi
Speleologist
Denise Trombin
Speleologist
Luca Vinai
Speleologist
Leonardo Zaccaro
Speleologist
Paolo Cossi
Speleologist and Drawer
Pietro Armentano
Shepherd
Giuseppe Campolongo
Shepherd
Pietro Pittelli
Shepherd / Traffic Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
8½ Festa do Cinema Italiano (São Paulo)
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelangelo Frammartino
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanna Giuliani, Michelangelo Frammartino
- Original Title
- Il buco
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Doppio Nodo Double Bind, RAI Cinema, Société Parisienne de Production, Essential Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelangelo Frammartino
Giovanna Giuliani, Michelangelo Frammartino
Renato Berta
Benni Atria
Philippe Bober, Clemens Köstlin, Michelangelo Frammartino, Raha Shirazi, Marina Perales Marhuenda
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Bober
Producer
Benni Atria
Editor
Michelangelo Frammartino
Producer
Giliano Carli
Production Design
Stefania Grilli
Costume Design
Giovanna Giuliani
Screenplay
Michelangelo Frammartino
Screenplay
Gilberto Arpioni
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michelangelo Frammartino
Director
Marco Serrecchia
Producer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
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Venice Film Festival Award - Special Jury Prize (2013–Present)
Special Jury Prize (2013–Present)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il Buco
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What is Il Buco about?
In August 1961, speleologists from Italy’s booming North arrive on a Calabrian plateau where time stands still. The intruders discover one of the world’s deepest caves, the Bifurto Abyss, under the gaze of an old shepherd, the only witness of the pristine territory.
Who directed Il Buco?
Il Buco was directed by Michelangelo Frammartino.
Who stars in Il Buco?
The principal cast of Il Buco includes Nicola Lanza, Antonio Lanza, Leonardo Larocca, Claudia Candusso, Mila Costi.
When was Il Buco released and how long is it?
Il Buco was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Il Buco?
Il Buco holds official age classifications: FR: TP.