Il buco (English: "The Hole") is a 2021 Italian drama film directed by Michelangelo Frammartino.[1] It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice International Film Festival,[2] and won the Special Jury Prize.[3]
| Il buco | |
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| Directed by | Michelangelo Frammartino |
| Written by | Michelangelo Frammartino Giovanna Giuliani |
| Produced by | Marco Serrecchia Michelangelo Frammartino Philippe Bober |
| Starring | Paolo Cossi Jacopo Elia Denise Trombin Nicola Lanza |
| Cinematography | Renato Berta |
| Edited by | Benni Atria |
Production companies | Doppio Nodo Double Bind Rai Cinema |
| Distributed by | Coproduction Office (international sales) |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Countries | Italy Germany France |
The film tells the story of the August 1961 discovery and exploration of the almost 700-metre deep Bifurto Abyss in the caves of Pollino in southern Italy.
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Film Festival | Best Film | Michelangelo Frammartino | Nominated | |
| Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival | Grand Newcomer Award | Michelangelo Frammartino | Won | |
| Seville European Film Festival | Golden Giraldillo | Michelangelo Frammartino | Nominated | |
| Venice Film Festival | Golden Lion | Michelangelo Frammartino | Nominated | |
| Special Jury Prize | Il buco | Won | ||
Venice Film Festival Special Jury Prize | |
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| 2013–present |
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