The Plain

2011 0h 19m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Inspired by real events, it tells the story of Ayiva, a young migrant worker who seeks to reunite with his best friend in the wake of the most significant race riot in Italian history.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Koudous Seihon
Ayiva
Cheik Baily Kane
Chico

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jonas Carpignano
Writers: Jonas Carpignano
Languages: Italian
Countries: United States of America, Italy

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RUNTIME

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Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Italy.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jonas Carpignano, shot by Maura Morales Bergmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Koudous Seihon and Cheik Baily Kane carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1996158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jonas Carpignano directs. Maura Morales Bergmann behind the camera. Sarah-Violet Bliss cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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1Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 15 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Italy.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Jonas Carpignano, shot by Maura Morales Bergmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Sarah-Violet Bliss shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Koudous Seihon and Cheik Baily Kane carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1996158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.