Saturn in Opposition

2007 1h 50m IT

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 402

Drama

Synopsis

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This film focuses on contemporary 30- and 40-somethings trying to make sense of their lives in an age in which the old certainties have disappeared. Lorenzo and Davide make their lives together within a circle that includes Antonio and Angelica, married with children; Nerval and her policeman husband.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierfrancesco Favino
Davide
Stefano Accorsi
Antonio
Margherita Buy
Angelica
Serra Yılmaz
Neval
Ennio Fantastichini
Sergio
Ambra Angiolini
Roberta
Luca Argentero
Lorenzo Marchetti
Filippo Timi
Roberto

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ferzan Özpetek
Writers: Ferzan Özpetek, Gianni Romoli, Ferzan Özpetek
Languages: Italian, English
Countries: Italy, France, Turkey

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, Turkey.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Riccardo Eberspacher. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Patrizio Marone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Pierfrancesco Favino and Stefano Accorsi and Margherita Buy carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0890885 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ferzan Özpetek directs. Riccardo Eberspacher scores. Patrizio Marone cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Italy, France, Turkey. Dialogue in Italian, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 19 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, English.
3International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, Turkey.
4Original score by Riccardo Eberspacher. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Patrizio Marone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Pierfrancesco Favino and Stefano Accorsi and Margherita Buy carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0890885 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 15 different titles around the world.