La pattuglia del Passo S. Giacomo

1954 0h 14m IT

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8.5

MASTERPIECE

★8.5TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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An accidental interruption of the S. Giacomo Electric Line requires the intervention of a team of specialized technicians. The short movie follows these men to the place of intervention, dwelling on the beautiful snow-capped landscapes and the local inhabitants engaged in their daily activities.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ermanno Olmi
Writers: Silvano Rizza
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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72 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ermanno Olmi, shot by Carlo Pozzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pier Emilio Bassi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Carla Colombo 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

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0193384 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ermanno Olmi directs. Carlo Pozzi behind the camera. Pier Emilio Bassi scores. Carla Colombo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
272 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ermanno Olmi, shot by Carlo Pozzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Pier Emilio Bassi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Carla Colombo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0193384 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.