The Stonebreaker
Spaccapietre
Synopsis
After a serious accident Giuseppe is out of work. His son Antò dreams of being an archaeologist and thinks his father's glass eye is a sign he has superpowers. It's just the two of them now, since their beloved wife and mother Angela collapsed and died while working in the fields. Now they've lost their home, too, and have taken shelter in a tent city with other seasonal workers. Through all this, Giuseppe still summons up the strength to hug his son every night and tell him a story. He's promised Antò he will have his mother back, one day, and will do anything to keep his promise.
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Teaser trailer de Spaccapietre — The Stonebreaker (HD)
Type: Teaser • Published 2020-08-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Days
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Massimiliano De Serio, Gianluca De Serio
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianluca De Serio, Massimiliano De Serio
- Original Score
- Gatto Ciliegia Contro Il Grande Freddo
- Original Title
- Spaccapietre
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- La Sarraz Pictures, Europa Creativa, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, MiC, CNC, RAI Cinema, Apulia Film Commission, Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral de Belgique, Shellac Sud
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Massimiliano De Serio, Gianluca De Serio
Gianluca De Serio, Massimiliano De Serio
Gatto Ciliegia Contro Il Grande Freddo
Antoine Héberlé
Stefano Cravero
Alessandro Borrelli
Department Leadership Roster
Massimiliano De Serio
Director
Gianluca De Serio
Director
Antoine Héberlé
Director of Photography
Gianluca De Serio
Writer
Massimiliano De Serio
Writer
Stefano Cravero
Editor
Giorgio Barullo
Production Design
Alessandro Borrelli
Producer
Corentin Laplatte
Visual Effects Supervisor
Simone Belli
Stunt Coordinator
Gatto Ciliegia Contro Il Grande Freddo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stonebreaker
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What is The Stonebreaker about?
After a serious accident Giuseppe is out of work. His son Antò dreams of being an archaeologist and thinks his father's glass eye is a sign he has superpowers. It's just the two of them now, since their beloved wife and mother Angela collapsed and died while working in the fields. Now they've lost their home, too, and have taken shelter in a tent city with other seasonal workers. Through all this, Giuseppe still summons up the strength to hug his son every night and tell him a story. He's promised Antò he will have his mother back, one day, and will do anything to keep his promise.
Who directed The Stonebreaker?
The Stonebreaker was directed by Massimiliano De Serio, Gianluca De Serio.
Who stars in The Stonebreaker?
The principal cast of The Stonebreaker includes Salvatore Esposito, Samuele Carrino, Antonella Carone, Giuseppe Lo Console, Vito Signorile.
When was The Stonebreaker released and how long is it?
The Stonebreaker was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stonebreaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stonebreaker was composed by Gatto Ciliegia Contro Il Grande Freddo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stonebreaker?
The Stonebreaker holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).