A young boy accidentally discovers a deep hole in the ground, where another boy is kept prisoner.
Director:
Gabriele Salvatores
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| Aitana Sánchez-Gijón | ... | Anna | |
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Dino Abbrescia | ... | Pino |
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Giorgio Careccia | ... | Felice |
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Riccardo Zinna | ... | Pietro |
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Michele Vasca | ... | Candela |
| Susi Sánchez | ... | Madre Filippo (as Susy Sánchez) | |
| Antonella Stefanucci | ... | Assunta | |
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Diego Abatantuono | ... | Sergio |
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Giuseppe Cristiano | ... | Michele |
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Mattia Di Pierro | ... | Filippo |
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Adriana Conserva | ... | Barbara |
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Fabio Tetta | ... | Teschio |
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Giulia Matturro | ... | María |
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Stefano Biase | ... | Salvatore |
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Fabio Antonacci | ... | Remo |
While playing outside one day, nine-year-old Michele discovers Filippo, who is chained to the ground at the bottom of a hole. Michele witnesses town baddie Felice nearby and suspects something bad is happening. Michele is unsure whom he should tell about his discovery, eventually spilling the beans to his closest friend. Written by Anonymous
In the field in the country of Italy, the ten years old Michele (Giuseppe Cristiano) accidentally finds a weird boy in a hole in an abandoned farmhouse. He gives water and feeds the boy; he finds his name, Fillipo (Mattia Di Pierro), they are of the same age and Michele becomes his friend. In his innocence, Michele finds the nasty secret hidden by his family about Fillipo.
"Io non ho Paura" was a great surprise for me. I have just watched this movie and I did not have any information about this original and sensitive low paced story of innocence and compassion. The screenplay is perfect, developing the characters and disclosing the secrets through the innocent eyes of a ten years old boy, having a sensational plot point, in a wonderful landscape and a very sentimental soundtrack. The direction and the cinematography are remarkable, and when Michele rides his bicycle at night, we can see the night creatures in the fields. The performances of Giuseppe Cristiano, in a beautiful and morally strong character, and Mattia Di Pierro, in the role of a defenseless victim, are awesome. This awarded "Io non ho Paura" is an unforgettable gem to be discovered by lovers of a great cinema. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Eu Não Tenho Medo" ("I Have No Fear")