The Talent of the Hornet
Seen it?2020 | 93 min | Thriller, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, 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 likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- 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).
Dj Steph is a young radio deejay on the rise, who gained a lot of popularity on social media and every evening hosts a radio show with a large following, during which he receives calls from his fans. One evening, a call chills him to the bone: a cold-blooded stranger announces on live radio that he plans to take his own life, making himself explode in the middle of the city.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giacomo Cimini
- Sergio CastellittoAscoltatore
- Lorenzo RichelmyDj Steph
- Anna FogliettaRosa Amadei
- Marina OcchioneroRedattrice
- Cristina MarinoAssistente
- Guglielmo FavillaAutore radio
- Gabriele GreggioMarco Costanti
- David CocoCapitano
- Gianluca GobbiRegista radiofonico
- Bianca FriscelliHacker