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 & 2 nominations.

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 | hacking | surveillance | government surveillance | 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:

Italian

Release Date:

28 April 2006 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Listening

Filming Locations:

Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

€2,870,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€87,968 (Italy), 30 April 2006, Limited Release

Company Credits

Production Co:

EchoFilm, Ammo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min (European Film Market)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Lighten up ...... it's only science fiction ...... or is it ?

Like something out of the pages of "The National Enquirer", "The Listening" is entertaining, as long as you don't let facts get in the way of a good story. After all, the best science fiction, is believable science fiction. Michael Parks goes up against the government's National Security Agency and a private corporation supplier, trying to save an innocent Italian woman from their abusive silencing techniques. Though the movie has it's flaws in the logic department, the intriguing subject matter overcomes any glitches in the story. If you are one of those people who is paranoid about "big brother" listening, this is a film you might want to avoid, because it will definitely strike a nerve. - MERK