Synopsis
Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
Key facts
Cast
Marcello Fonte, Edoardo Pesce, Nunzia Schiano, Adamo Dionisi, Francesco Acquaroli, Alida Baldari Calabria, Gianluca Gobbi, Laura Pizzirani
Original language
Italian
First release
May 17, 2018 (Belgium)
Awards
European Film Award for Best Actor, European Film Award for Best Costume Designer, European Film Award for Best Hair and Makeup Artist, David di Donatello for Best Film, David di Donatello for Best Director
Setting
Rome
Crew
Screenplay
Massimo Gaudioso, Matteo Garrone, Ugo Chiti
Producer
Jean Labadie, Jeremy Thomas, Matteo Garrone, Paolo Del Brocco
Cinematography
Nicolai Brüel
Editing
Marco Spoletini
Québec / French
Québec classification
13 years and over
Content indications
Violence
Classification date
March 18, 2019
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- European Film Awards 2019 generic - People's Choice Award nominee
- AFI Fest 2018 generic - World Cinema
- BFI London Film Festival 2018 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2018
- Cannes Film Festival 2018 generic
- European Film Awards 2018 generic - Best Film nominee; Best Director nominee; Best Screenwriter nominee ★ Best Costume Designer (winner); Best Makeup and Hairstyling (winner)
- Fantastic Fest 2018
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 2018 generic - Miglior film; Miglior regista; Migliore sceneggiatura; Migliore attore protagonista; Migliore scenografia; Migliori costumi; Migliore montaggio; Migliore sonoro in presa diretta; Miglior produttore; M ★ Nastro d'argento: Miglior film; Miglior regista; Migliore attore protagonista; Migliore scenografia; Migliore montaggio; Migliore sonoro in presa diretta; Miglior produttore; Migliore casting director
- Telluride Film Festival 2018 generic - Main Program
- Thessaloniki Film Festival 2018 generic - Special Screenings
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | May 17, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Italy | May 17, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Luxembourg | May 17, 2018 |
| Theatrical | France | July 11, 2018 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | September 6, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 6, 2018 |
| Streaming | Poland | September 14, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | October 11, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 18, 2018 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 19, 2018 |
| Streaming | Ireland | October 19, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | October 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | October 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Spain | November 6, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Russia | November 15, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Greece | November 22, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | January 17, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | January 18, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | January 24, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 1, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 15, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | February 28, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 12, 2019 |
| Streaming | Japan | May 2, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | May 9, 2019 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Italian) | ||
| Home video | Netherlands | November 16, 2018 |
| Home video | Netherlands | December 14, 2018 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | January 14, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Matteo Garrone |
| Cast | Marcello Fonte (Marcello), Edoardo Pesce (Simoncino), Nunzia Schiano (Simoncino's Mother), Adamo Dionisi (Franco), Francesco Acquaroli (Francesco, Video Lottery Owner), Alida Baldari Calabria (Alida), Gianluca Gobbi (Restaurant Owner), Laura Pizzirani (Alida's Mother), Giancarlo Porcacchia (Gasparone), Aniello Arena (Police Inspector), Mirko Frezza (Pusher), Marco Perfetti (Pusher 2), Vittorio Russo (Trader), Gennaro Iannone (Trader), Emanuele Barbalonga (Master Cane), Daniele Saliceti (Fair Presenter), Nelly Oliva (Fair Presenter), Miriam Platano (Angelo Night Club) |
| Screenplay | Massimo Gaudioso, Matteo Garrone, Ugo Chiti |
| Story | Massimo Gaudioso, Matteo Garrone, Ugo Chiti |
| Producer | Jean Labadie, Jeremy Thomas, Matteo Garrone, Paolo Del Brocco |
| Executive producer | Alessio Lazzareschi |
| Cinematography | Nicolai Brüel |
| Editing | Marco Spoletini |
| Production design | Dimitri Capuani |
| Visual effects | Elio Terribili, Fernando Sabelli, Rodolfo Migliari, Simone Sabelli |
| Sound | Maricetta Lombardo, Mirko Perri |
| Costumes | Massimo Cantini Parrini |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
