In ascolto (2006)

Estranged by the degree of corporate influence within the largest U.S. listening station in the world, an aging NSA officer defects and mounts a clandestine counter-listening station high in the Italian alps.

Director:

Giacomo Martelli

Writers:

Giacomo Martelli (story), Giacomo Martelli (screenplay),

Stars:

Michael Parks, Maya Sansa, Andrea Tidona

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Parks	...	James Wagley
Maya Sansa	...	Francesca Savelli
Andrea Tidona	...	Gianni Longardo
James Parks	...	Anthony Ashe
Matt Patresi	...	Guglia Graef
Bruce McGuire	...	Phil Kovacs
Vincent Riotta	...	Frank Vaughan
Terence Beesley	...	John Strobel
Carla Cassola	...	Tina Longardo
Giulia Bernardini	...	Katherine Palmer
Marc Fiorini	...	Lehmann
Adam O'Neill	...	Louis Perry
Jay Natelle	...	Bryden
Claudia Zanella	...	Annamaria
Harold Bradley	...	Polygraph Examiner

Storyline

Estranged by the degree of corporate influence within the largest U.S. listening station in the world, an aging NSA officer defects and mounts a clandestine counter-listening station high in the Italian alps.

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Plot Keywords:

nsa | headphones | surveillance | airport | audio surveillance | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

English French

Release Date:

28 April 2006 (Italy)

Also Known As:

I akroasi

Filming Locations:

Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

€2,870,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

EchoFilm, Ammo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min 105 min (European Film Market)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Fantastic Film

This is an absolutely fantastic film.

It's a very clever spy thriller....the kind that few make any longer. The fact that the technology is accurate made it even more absorbing.

The direction and acting were superb. The was fast-paced, enthralling and full of suspense. And the cinematography was absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail was spectacular.

Reports are that it was exceptionally well received at the New York Film Festival.

Its truly a moving film and a come-together bonding experience for the whole audience.

Really a superb bit of film.