A Whole Life Ahead (2008)
25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.
Cast
- Isabella Ragonese - Marta
- Massimo Ghini - Claudio
- Valerio Mastandrea - Giorgio Conforti
- Micaela Ramazzotti - Sonia
- Elio Germano - Lucio 2
- Sabrina Ferilli - Daniela
- Laura Morante - Narrator (voice)
- Giulia Salerno - Lara
- Edoardo Gabbriellini - Roberto
- Valentina Carnelutti - Maria Chiara
Screenplay
- Paolo Virzì (Story)
- Francesco Bruni (Story)
- Michela Murgia (Novel)
- Francesco Bruni (Screenplay)
- Paolo Virzì (Screenplay)
Themes
Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
call center, unemployment, labor organizer, social issues, dramedy, graduate student, workplace comedy, worker's rights, romantic misunderstanding, bullying in the workplace
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Whole Life Ahead about?
- 25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.
- Who directed A Whole Life Ahead?
- A Whole Life Ahead was directed by Paolo Virzì.
- Who stars in A Whole Life Ahead?
- A Whole Life Ahead stars Isabella Ragonese, Massimo Ghini, Valerio Mastandrea, Micaela Ramazzotti, Elio Germano, Sabrina Ferilli.
- How long is A Whole Life Ahead?
- A Whole Life Ahead has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is A Whole Life Ahead?
- A Whole Life Ahead is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of A Whole Life Ahead?
- A Whole Life Ahead had a budget of $6M.
- How much did A Whole Life Ahead gross?
- A Whole Life Ahead grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was A Whole Life Ahead produced?
- A Whole Life Ahead was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of A Whole Life Ahead?
- The themes of A Whole Life Ahead include: Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.