Cast
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Teresa Saponangelo
as Maria Serra
Tommaso Ragno
as Guido Mandelli
Vincenza Modica
as Alba Veneruso Serra
Cecilia Villa
as Maria Serra bambina
Vincenzo Merolla
as Custode istituto professionale
Ciro Mazza
as Insegnante istituto professionale
Anita Zagaria
as Dottoressa Mayer
Gea Martire
as Rita Serra
Daniele De Conno
as Mario Serra
Daria D'Antonio
as Titti
Vincenzo Sacchettino
as Giovane spacciatore
Daniele Alfano
as Spacciatore
Francesco Di Leva
as Fabio Violante
Noemi Sales
as Ragazza "talent" #1
Gaya Vinacci
as Ragazza "talent" #2
Crew
Director
- Antonio Capuano
Writer
- Antonio Capuano
Producer
- Dario Formisano
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, A Hole in the Head examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Antonio Capuano brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2020, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of A Hole in the Head took approximately 10 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 95 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 143 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 475 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 1116 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2020, when this film is released:
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 24, 2020
- Runtime: 1h 35m