Pastime (2019)
A retired teacher is sitting at a table outside a bar; it’s a beautiful sunny day. The waiter brings him breakfast. Soon after a young man arrives and the teacher invites him to sit, he was waiting for him. He is dark skinned. He comes from Mali. Well dressed, serene, ready for the “game” that the teacher is playing. It’s a puzzle game where one wins when completing a crossword. But there is a variable that makes this game impossible: guessing the solutions before the question is made. Nevertheless, the young man finishes the game. Or almost…
Director: Gianni Amelio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: August 28, 2019
Cast
- Renato Carpentieri - The professor
- Daouda Sissoko - The boy
Screenplay
- Gianni Amelio (Screenplay)
Production: The Film Club, Bartlebyfilm, Fondazione Fare Cinema, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Gianni Amelio
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pastime about?
- A retired teacher is sitting at a table outside a bar; it’s a beautiful sunny day. The waiter brings him breakfast. Soon after a young man arrives and the teacher invites him to sit, he was waiting for him. He is dark skinned. He comes from Mali. Well dressed, serene, ready for the “game” that the teacher is playing. It’s a puzzle game where one wins when completing a crossword. But there is a variable that makes this game impossible: guessing the solutions before the question is made. Nevertheless, the young man finishes the game. Or almost…
- Who directed Pastime?
- Pastime was directed by Gianni Amelio.
- Who stars in Pastime?
- Pastime stars Renato Carpentieri, Daouda Sissoko.
- How long is Pastime?
- Pastime has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Pastime?
- Pastime is a Drama film.
- Where was Pastime produced?
- Pastime was produced in Italy.