Il buco (Italian lit. 'The Hole') is a 2021 Italian drama film directed by Michelangelo Frammartino.[1] Its storyline centres on discovery and exploration of the almost 700 metre deep Bifurto Abyss ("Abisso del Bifurto" in Italian) in the caves of Pollino in southern Italy in August 1961.
| Il buco | |
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| Directed by | Michelangelo Frammartino |
| Written by | Michelangelo Frammartino Giovanna Giuliani |
| Produced by | Marco Serrecchia Michelangelo Frammartino Philippe Bober |
| Starring | Paolo Cossi Jacopo Elia Denise Trombin Nicola Lanza |
| Cinematography | Renato Berta |
| Edited by | Benni Atria |
Production companies | Doppio Nodo Double Bind Rai Cinema |
| Distributed by | Coproduction Office (international sales) |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
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| Language | Italian |
The film was released in September 2021.[2] It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice International Film Festival,[3] and won the Special Jury Prize.[4]
Plot
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Film Festival | Best Film | Michelangelo Frammartino | Nominated | |
| Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival | Grand Newcomer Award | Michelangelo Frammartino | Won | |
| Seville European Film Festival | Golden Giraldillo | Michelangelo Frammartino | Nominated | |
| Venice Film Festival | Golden Lion | Michelangelo Frammartino | Nominated | |
| Special Jury Prize | Il buco | Won |
References
External links
- Il Buco at IMDb
- Il Buco on Coproduction Office (film's official website)
