2004, Running time: 100min
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino and starring Toni Servillo, Adriano Giannini & Olivia Magnani.
Official Competition - Cannes Film Festival 2004

An ice-cool existential thriller that premiered in Official Competition at the recent 2004 Cannes Film Festival to great acclaim. Titta, an aloof former stockbroker, lives anonymously in an anonymous hotel. His days are spent in the hotel lobby, playing cards, observing the bartender, and taking delivery of suitcases containing millions of dollars. In a style reminiscent of Memento and The Usual Suspects, the clues and secrets to Titta's isolated existence slowly reveal themselves. The enthralling conclusion of this mesmerizing tale will leave you breathless - the superb direction, fascinating performances and precise production design marking this film as a genuine festival highlight.