Il Buco
Seen it?2021 | 93 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In August 1961, speleologists from Italy’s booming North arrive on a Calabrian plateau where time stands still. The intruders discover one of the world’s deepest caves, the Bifurto Abyss, under the gaze of an old shepherd, the only witness of the pristine territory.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Best Film. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michelangelo Frammartino
- Nicola LanzaZi' Nicola
- Antonio Lanza
- Leonardo LaroccaDoctor
- Claudia CandussoSpeleologist
- Mila CostiSpeleologist
- Carlos José CrespoSpeleologist
- Jacopo EliaSpeleologist
- Federico GregorettiSpeleologist
- Giovanbattista SauroSpeleologist
- Angelo SpadaroSpeleologist