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Il Posto
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Il Posto

1961-09-21 · 98 min · ★ 7.7

Drama

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.

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Directors
Ermanno Olmi
Production companies
24 Horses, Titanus
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Loredana DettoLoredana DettoAntonietta Masetti
Sandro PanseriSandro PanseriDomenico Cantoni
Corrado AprileBit Part (uncredited)
Guido ChitiBit Part (uncredited)
Tullio KezichTullio KezichPsychologist (uncredited)
Bice MelegariBit Part (uncredited)
Mara RevelDomenico's Senior Fellow Colleague (uncredited)
Guido SpadeaGuido SpadeaPortioli (uncredited)

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