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Il Posto

1961

Overview

With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 21, 1961
Original language
Italian
Spoken languages
Italian
Countries
Italy
Production
Titanus,24 Horses
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Cinematography
Lamberto Caimi
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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