Stars: Luigi Ciardo, Manuela Martelli, Rutger Hauer, Nicolas Vaporidis, Alessandro Giallocosta, Pino Calabrese | Written and Directed by Alicia Scherson
Review by Andrew MacArthur of Cinehouse
Alicia Scherson’s third feature-length film, Il Futuro, is a staggeringly impressive watch. Adapted from Chilean novel Una Novelita Lumpen by Roberto Bolano, Il Futuro is a thrilling tale of suspense, eroticism, and intrigue set against a backdrop of vintage Hollywood Gothic noir.
Il Futuro follows two teenage orphans, Bianca and Tomas, who become intertwined with two untrustworthy opportunists from the local gym. These acquaintances persuade Bianca (the eldest of the orphans, played by Manuela Martelli) to infiltrate and rob the home of one of their ex-clients, Marciste (Rutger Hauer) – a blind, former Mister Universe and movie star who has become something of a recluse. However, Bianca’s developing feelings for Marciste seem set to compromise her original intentions.
From the onset Scherson’s distinct...
Review by Andrew MacArthur of Cinehouse
Alicia Scherson’s third feature-length film, Il Futuro, is a staggeringly impressive watch. Adapted from Chilean novel Una Novelita Lumpen by Roberto Bolano, Il Futuro is a thrilling tale of suspense, eroticism, and intrigue set against a backdrop of vintage Hollywood Gothic noir.
Il Futuro follows two teenage orphans, Bianca and Tomas, who become intertwined with two untrustworthy opportunists from the local gym. These acquaintances persuade Bianca (the eldest of the orphans, played by Manuela Martelli) to infiltrate and rob the home of one of their ex-clients, Marciste (Rutger Hauer) – a blind, former Mister Universe and movie star who has become something of a recluse. However, Bianca’s developing feelings for Marciste seem set to compromise her original intentions.
From the onset Scherson’s distinct...
- 6/28/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Future Trailer, Poster, Photo. Alicia Scherson‘s The Future / Il Futuro (2012) movie trailer stars Rutger Hauer, Manuela Martelli, Luigi Ciardo, Nicolas Vaporidis, and Pino Calabrese. The Future‘s plot synopsis: based on the novel Una Novelita Lumpen by Robert Bolaño, “When their parents die, Bianca (Manuela Martelli) starts to smoke and Tomas [...]
Continue reading: The Future / Il Futuro (2012) Movie Trailer, Poster, Photos...
Continue reading: The Future / Il Futuro (2012) Movie Trailer, Poster, Photos...
- 1/15/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
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