Ecce Bombo

1978 1h 43m IT

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7.4

SOLID

★7.4TMDB · 270

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Four friends, former 1968 student protesters who have checked out of politics and struggle to come to terms with the present, try self-criticism to figure out what to do with themselves, only to end up doing what they do best: sinking into endless talk without ever reaching a conclusion.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nanni Moretti
Michele Apicella
Luisa Rossi
Madre di Michele
Lina Sastri
Olga
Piero Galletti
Goffredo
Susanna Javicoli
Silvia
Cristina Manni
Cristina
Lorenza Ralli
Valentina
Maurizio Romoli
Cesare

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nanni Moretti
Writers: Nanni Moretti, Nanni Moretti, Nanni Moretti
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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48 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nanni Moretti, shot by Giuseppe Pinori. 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 Franco Piersanti. 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 Enzo Meniconi 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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Nanni Moretti and Luisa Rossi and Lina Sastri carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0077482 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nanni Moretti directs. Giuseppe Pinori behind the camera. Franco Piersanti scores. Enzo Meniconi cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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148 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Nanni Moretti, shot by Giuseppe Pinori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Franco Piersanti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Enzo Meniconi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Nanni Moretti and Luisa Rossi and Lina Sastri carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0077482 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.