Il Posto(1961)
Overview
With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Studio
24 Horses
Cast
Loredana Detto
as Antonietta Masetti
Sandro Panseri
as Domenico Cantoni
Corrado Aprile
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Guido Chiti
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Tullio Kezich
as Psychologist (uncredited)
Bice Melegari
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Mara Revel
as Domenico's Senior Fellow Colleague (uncredited)
Guido Spadea
as Portioli (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.7 / 10
Production Companies
24 Horses • Titanus
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What is Il Posto about?▼
With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
Who directed Il Posto?▼
Il Posto was directed by Ermanno Olmi and released in 1961. It is a drama film.
How long is Il Posto?▼
Il Posto has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Il Posto?▼
The cast of Il Posto includes Loredana Detto as Antonietta Masetti, Sandro Panseri as Domenico Cantoni, Corrado Aprile as Bit Part (uncredited), Guido Chiti as Bit Part (uncredited), Tullio Kezich as Psychologist (uncredited) and more.
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