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Where Am I Going?

2016 1h 26m IT
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6.8
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★6.8TMDB · 2,244
ComedyFamilyAdventure
Synopsis
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Checco is 39 and lived his entire life with his parents. He loves his job where he does nothing the whole day, until something happens that will change his behavior and his life forever...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Gennaro Nunziante
Writers
Checco Zalone, Gennaro Nunziante, Checco Zalone
Languages
Italian
Countries
Italy

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 6.8× over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gennaro Nunziante, shot by Vittorio Omodei Zorini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Checco Zalone. 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 Pietro Morana shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Checco Zalone and Eleonora Giovanardi and Sonia Bergamasco carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5290524 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gennaro Nunziante directs. Vittorio Omodei Zorini behind the camera. Checco Zalone scores. Pietro Morana cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

  • 186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Made its money back 6.8× over at the box office.
  • 3Released 10 years ago.
  • 4Directed by Gennaro Nunziante, shot by Vittorio Omodei Zorini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Checco Zalone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Pietro Morana shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Checco Zalone and Eleonora Giovanardi and Sonia Bergamasco carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt5290524 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Released under 18 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography
Vittorio Omodei Zorini
Original score
Checco Zalone
Editing
Pietro Morana
Production design
Alessandro Vannucci
Costume design
Francesca Casciello
Makeup / hair
Mauro Meniconi
Runtime
86 min · 1h 26m
Status
Released
Budget
$11,089,000
Box office
$75,173,000
Return
678% of budget
Original language
IT

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Taodue Film

    Taodue Film

    IT

  • ME

    Mediaset Premium

    IT

  • Medusa Film

    Medusa Film

    IT

Key crew

  • CastingElisabetta Curcio
  • Assistant Production DesignVirginia Smorra
  • GafferMauro Pescetelli
  • GafferCarlo Catini
  • Script SupervisorFabrizia Iacona
  • Camera OperatorArmando Barberi
  • Still PhotographerMaurizio Raspante
  • GafferDavid Frascati
  • Key GripClaudio Serantoni
  • Location ManagerDomenico La Spada
  • First Assistant DirectorAlessandro Pascuzzo
  • Assistant CameraGiorgio Toso
  • Makeup Department HeadMauro Meniconi
  • Hair Department HeadArturo Montoro
  • Assistant Production DesignMina Petrara
  • Assistant Production DesignGiulia Trefiletti
  • GafferAlessandro Rossi
  • Costume DesignFrancesca Casciello
  • Production DesignAlessandro Vannucci
  • Production DesignValerio Girasole
  • Production SecretaryRosanna Cruciani
  • Second Assistant DirectorAntonio Pistacchio
  • Steadicam OperatorAlessandro Signori
  • Assistant CameraMassimo Marvulli

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2016-07-28

Also known as

International titles

  • К черту на рогаRU
  • Where Am I Going?US
  • Where Am I Going?NL
  • Quo Vado?GB
  • ¡No Renuncio!AR
  • Funcionário Do MêsBR
  • Къде отиваш?BG
  • 我去哪儿?CN
  • Der VollpostenDE
  • Που πάω Θεέ μουGR
  • Viva!公務員JP
  • No RenuncioMX
  • Quo Vado Ou Já Foste!PT
  • К чёрту на рогаRU
  • Kvo VadoRS

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