Shooting the Moon (1998)
14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia's used needles without her noticing. Seeking advice on the Internet, Siddharta is told to have her tested for hepatitis and AIDS. Thus he embarks on a odyssey of medical bureaucracy and both kind and uncaring adults.
Director: Francesca Archibugi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 4, 1998
Cast
- Valeria Golino - Silvia
- Sergio Rubini - Massimo
- Stefano Dionisi - Roberto
- Niccolò Senni - Siddharta
- Francesca Di Giovanni - Domitilla
- Corrado Invernizzi - Laboratory technician
- Chiara Noschese - Girl at test lab
- Victor Cavallo - Coso
- Maria Consagra - USL psychologist
- Giuseppe Del Bono - Toni
Screenplay
Music: Battista Lena
Cinematography: Luca Bigazzi
Editing: Esmeralda Calabria
Production: Istituto Luce Cinecittà, 3 Emme Cinematografica, Dania Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Francesca Archibugi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shooting the Moon about?
- 14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia's used needles without her noticing. Seeking advice on the Internet, Siddharta is told to have her tested for hepatitis and AIDS. Thus he embarks on a odyssey of medical bureaucracy and both kind and uncaring adults.
- Who directed Shooting the Moon?
- Shooting the Moon was directed by Francesca Archibugi.
- Who stars in Shooting the Moon?
- Shooting the Moon stars Valeria Golino, Sergio Rubini, Stefano Dionisi, Niccolò Senni, Francesca Di Giovanni, Corrado Invernizzi.
- How long is Shooting the Moon?
- Shooting the Moon has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Shooting the Moon?
- Shooting the Moon is a Drama film.
- Where was Shooting the Moon produced?
- Shooting the Moon was produced in Italy.