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The Spectator

Original title: La spettatrice
  • 20042004
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
470
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POPULARITY
76,882
16,098
The Spectator (2004)
Drama
Valeria is a 26-yr-old inhibited and solitary girl. She lives in Turin, Italy, where she works as a simultaneous translator. There are no romantic relationships in her life, but she allows h... Read allValeria is a 26-yr-old inhibited and solitary girl. She lives in Turin, Italy, where she works as a simultaneous translator. There are no romantic relationships in her life, but she allows herself one almost ritualistic attachment: that of observing Massimo, a man in his forties ... Read allValeria is a 26-yr-old inhibited and solitary girl. She lives in Turin, Italy, where she works as a simultaneous translator. There are no romantic relationships in her life, but she allows herself one almost ritualistic attachment: that of observing Massimo, a man in his forties who lives in the apartment across the street from her, totally unaware of her. Occasionall... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
470
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POPULARITY
76,882
16,098
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    • Director
      • Paolo Franchi
    • Writers
      • Paolo Franchi
      • Heidrun Schleef(screenplay collaborator)
      • Rinaldo Rocco(screenplay collaborator)
    • Stars
      • Barbora Bobulova
      • Andrea Renzi
      • Brigitte Catillon
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Paolo Franchi
    • Writers
      • Paolo Franchi
      • Heidrun Schleef(screenplay collaborator)
      • Rinaldo Rocco(screenplay collaborator)
    • Stars
      • Barbora Bobulova
      • Andrea Renzi
      • Brigitte Catillon
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    • 5User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations

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    Barbora Bobulova
    Barbora Bobulova
    • Valeria
    Andrea Renzi
    Andrea Renzi
    • Massimo
    Brigitte Catillon
    • Flavia
    Chiara Picchi
    • Sonia
    Matteo Mussoni
    Matteo Mussoni
    • Andrea
    Giorgio Podo
    • Lo sconosciuto al pub
    Carlotta Centanni
    • L'agente immobiliare
    Cesare Cremonini
    • Il gufo
    Natascia Macchniz
    Natascia Macchniz
    • La traduttrice simultanea
    Giorgio Marchesi
    Giorgio Marchesi
    • Marc
    Raffaele Fallica
    • Portiere
    Danielle Baker
    • La relatrice
    Guido Zaccagnini
    • Il mediatore
    Settimio Paciotti
    • Il secondo relatore
    Simona Ferraro
    • La straniera al bor
    Alessandro Giallocosta
    • Lo studente universitale
    Angela Presepi
    • La straniera al bor
    • Director
      • Paolo Franchi
    • Writers
      • Paolo Franchi
      • Heidrun Schleef(screenplay collaborator)
      • Rinaldo Rocco(screenplay collaborator)
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    9/10
    Great acting and story
    Valeria, an elegant and pretty young lady lives in a world surrounded by the walls of her shyness and depression. Although she may have a one-night lover or if someone lives with her, it makes no difference of being completely alone. Valeria is also a passionate woman who can take actions to approach that special man, Massimo, and at the same time the fear that allows her to answer his questions only with a "yes", "no" or "I don't know". The way to accent the loneliness of the character is magnificent. An example would be the distance of both, Massimo and Valeria taking a coffee in the same room, separated by subtle divisions and not seeing each other. I could mention several sequences, however, it is better to see the movie. It is impressive to watch that not a single detail is out of control by the director. Although all actions are performed in slow movements, no shouts are necessary not special effects, but only great acting and a touching well written story. I loved it.
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    • Jul 26, 2006

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2004 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Betrakterskan
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Ubu Film
      • Emme Produzioni
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    • Budget
      • €2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $180,650
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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