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Raise Your Head

Original title: Alza la testa
  • 2009
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Raise Your Head (2009)
Drama

Mero, a skilled shipyard worker, is a single father. His son Lorenzo, born from a relationship with an Albanian girl, is his only reason for living. The father dreams that the boy will becom... Read allMero, a skilled shipyard worker, is a single father. His son Lorenzo, born from a relationship with an Albanian girl, is his only reason for living. The father dreams that the boy will become a champion boxer, to make up for his own anonymous career as an amateur in the ring. Thi... Read allMero, a skilled shipyard worker, is a single father. His son Lorenzo, born from a relationship with an Albanian girl, is his only reason for living. The father dreams that the boy will become a champion boxer, to make up for his own anonymous career as an amateur in the ring. This is why he puts him through a tough training program, teaching him day after day to throw... Read all

  • Director
    • Alessandro Angelini
  • Writers
    • Alessandro Angelini
    • Angelo Carbone
    • Francesca Marciano
  • Stars
    • Sergio Castellitto
    • Anita Kravos
    • Giorgio Colangeli
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    212
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    • Director
      • Alessandro Angelini
    • Writers
      • Alessandro Angelini
      • Angelo Carbone
      • Francesca Marciano
    • Stars
      • Sergio Castellitto
      • Anita Kravos
      • Giorgio Colangeli
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Sergio Castellitto
    Sergio Castellitto
    • Mero
    Anita Kravos
    Anita Kravos
    • Sonia
    Giorgio Colangeli
    Giorgio Colangeli
    • Malagodi
    Gabriele Campanelli
    • Lorenzo
    Duccio Camerini
    • Abatino
    Laura Ilie
    • Ana
    • (as Laura Maria Ilie)
    Augusto Fornari
    • Brancifiore
    Nello Mascia
    Nello Mascia
    • Rinaldini
    Paolo Pierobon
    Paolo Pierobon
    Gabriel Spahiu
    Gabriel Spahiu
    • Radu
    Barbara Scoppa
    Pia Lanciotti
    • Denisa
    Paolo De Vita
    • Medico
    Teresa Acerbis
    Lucio Arisci
    Emanuel Bevilacqua
    • Shrek
    Andreja Blagojevic
    Tiasa Dornik
    • Director
      • Alessandro Angelini
    • Writers
      • Alessandro Angelini
      • Angelo Carbone
      • Francesca Marciano
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      Ja Te Olvide'
      From the symphonic poem "Il Rabdomante"

      Written by Louis Siciliano

      Performed by Manuel Del Gado & Marivana

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2009 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Alza la testa
    • Filming locations
      • Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Alien Produzioni
      • Bianca Film
      • Rai Cinema
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $254,740
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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