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Lo spazio bianco

  • 20092009
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
392
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320,988
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Lo spazio bianco (2009)
Lo spazio bianco Trailer - An unexpected pregnancy and premature birth become a burden that Maria is unprepared for. Lacking control over events for the first time in her life, she retreats into an emotional space where she is alone, until the day arrives when she must learn to live again for her vulnerable child.
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An unexpected pregnancy and premature birth become a burden that Maria is unprepared for. Lacking control over events for the first time in her life, she retreats into an emotional space whe... Read allAn unexpected pregnancy and premature birth become a burden that Maria is unprepared for. Lacking control over events for the first time in her life, she retreats into an emotional space where she is alone, until the day arrives when she must learn to live again for her vulnerabl... Read allAn unexpected pregnancy and premature birth become a burden that Maria is unprepared for. Lacking control over events for the first time in her life, she retreats into an emotional space where she is alone, until the day arrives when she must learn to live again for her vulnerable child.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
392
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
320,988
140,315
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    • Director
      • Francesca Comencini
    • Writers
      • Valeria Parrella(novel)
      • Francesca Comencini(screenplay)
      • Federica Pontremoli(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Margherita Buy
      • Gaetano Bruno
      • Giovanni Ludeno
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Francesca Comencini
    • Writers
      • Valeria Parrella(novel)
      • Francesca Comencini(screenplay)
      • Federica Pontremoli(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Margherita Buy
      • Gaetano Bruno
      • Giovanni Ludeno
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos1

    Lo spazio bianco
    Trailer 1:52
    Lo spazio bianco

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    Margherita Buy, Salvatore Cantalupo, and Giovanni Ludeno in Lo spazio bianco (2009)
    Margherita Buy in Lo spazio bianco (2009)
    Margherita Buy in Lo spazio bianco (2009)
    Francesca Comencini in Lo spazio bianco (2009)
    Margherita Buy in Lo spazio bianco (2009)
    Margherita Buy in Lo spazio bianco (2009)
    Margherita Buy in Lo spazio bianco (2009)
    Margherita Buy and Guido Caprino in Lo spazio bianco (2009)

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    Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy
    • Maria
    Gaetano Bruno
    Gaetano Bruno
    • Giovanni Berti
    Giovanni Ludeno
    • Fabrizio
    Antonia Truppo
    • Mina
    Guido Caprino
    Guido Caprino
    • Pietro
    Salvatore Cantalupo
    Salvatore Cantalupo
    • Gaetano
    Massimo Andrei
    • Anestesista
    Carlo Cerciello
    • Primario
    Anna Gigante
    • Infermiera Ada
    Emanuela Annecchino
    • Infermiera Giada
    Fulvia Carotenuto
    • Luisa
    Riccardo Veno
    • Francesco
    Maria Paiato
    Maria Paiato
    • Magistrata
    Francesca Golia
    • Rosa
    Vincenzo Pacilli
    • Poliziotto
    Pier Luigi Razzano
    • Condomino vicino all'ascensore
    Lia Zinno
    • Laura
    Vlad Marsavin
    Vlad Marsavin
    • Ivan
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Francesca Comencini
    • Writers
      • Valeria Parrella(novel)
      • Francesca Comencini(screenplay)
      • Federica Pontremoli(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      First time that Margherita Buy undresses in front of the camera. To combat embarrassment, the director Francesca Comencini also undressed completely during the shoot, so as to put Buy at ease.
    • Soundtracks
      Senza fine
      Written by Gino Paoli

      Performed by Margherita Buy

    User reviews2

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    7/10
    Deeply feminine and delicate
    This is definitely a woman's movie, evidently directed and written by a woman, with as strong feminine humanity within. Focus is laid on women's unique, eternal capability to rise, again and again, finding inside themselves that force and patience that would seem impossible to find anywhere. Margherita Buy is Maria, a no longer young teacher, leaving alone and having to face alone an unexpected pregnancy: nothing happens really, except waiting for a premature baby to be born or to die, because she does not know, and doctors do not know what will happen. Waiting is the only thing she can do, and we as viewers wait with her, and we admire all her unconscious courage, and patience. It's a dramatic story, but i did not feel anguish or despair, since the dignity and strength of this woman prevailed over any other sentiment. The male presence, or better absence, is just meant to prove this is a women's world, men escape when women stay, men disappear when women stand up, men fall when women rise (with the exceptions existing on both sides, obviously). This is asserted with delicacy and a strong sense of reality, highlighting the most significant moments with a delicate and important soundtrack: Nina Simone's "I wish i knew how it would feel to be free" was the best music choice and the icing on the cake of the picture.
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2009 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The White Space
    • Filming locations
      • Naples, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Fandango
      • Rai Cinema
      • Film Commission Regione Campania
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,448,733
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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