The Shadow of the Day
L'ombra del giorno
Synopsis
In 1938 Italy, after Jews are banned from public life, fascist-abiding restaurateur Luciano nonetheless believes he can still live by his own rules. Everything changes when Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret, begins working at his business.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuseppe Piccioni
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Piccioni, Annick Emdin, Gualtiero Rosella
- Original Score
- Michele Braga
- Original Title
- L'ombra del giorno
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- RAI Cinema, Lebowski
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuseppe Piccioni
Giuseppe Piccioni, Annick Emdin, Gualtiero Rosella
Michele Braga
Michele D'Attanasio
Esmeralda Calabria
Riccardo Scamarcio
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Piccioni
Screenplay
Annick Emdin
Screenplay
Gualtiero Rosella
Screenplay
Bettina Pontiggia
Costume Design
Michele Braga
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Piccioni
Director
Michele D'Attanasio
Director of Photography
Esmeralda Calabria
Editor
Isabella Angelini
Production Design
Riccardo Scamarcio
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of the Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow of the Day about?
In 1938 Italy, after Jews are banned from public life, fascist-abiding restaurateur Luciano nonetheless believes he can still live by his own rules. Everything changes when Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret, begins working at his business.
Who directed The Shadow of the Day?
The Shadow of the Day was directed by Giuseppe Piccioni.
Who stars in The Shadow of the Day?
The principal cast of The Shadow of the Day includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Benedetta Porcaroli, Waël Sersoub, Lino Musella, Vincenzo Nemolato.
When was The Shadow of the Day released and how long is it?
The Shadow of the Day was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow of the Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow of the Day was composed by Michele Braga.