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Don't Move

Don't Move

20047.02h 5m

Overview

While waiting for the brain surgery of his daughter Angela, victim of a motorcycle accident, the surgeon Timoteo recalls his torrid affair with and passion for Italia, a simple woman from slums in the periphery of the big city where he lives. The ghost of the beloved and sexual object of desire Italia chases him in his memories.

Directed by Sergio Castellitto
Written by Margaret Mazzantini, Sergio Castellitto
Produced by Riccardo Tozzi, Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz
Box Office0Revenue: $11.8M

Top Cast

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Italia

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Timoteo

Claudia Gerini

Claudia Gerini

Elsa

Angela Finocchiaro

Angela Finocchiaro

Ada

Marco Giallini

Marco Giallini

Manlio

Pietro De Silva

Pietro De Silva

Alfredo

Vittoria Piancastelli

Vittoria Piancastelli

Raffaella

Elena Perino

Elena Perino

Angela

Renato Marchetti

Renato Marchetti

Pino

Gianni Musy

Gianni Musy

Padre Elsa

About Don't Move

Don't Move is a drama, romance film released in 2004. Directed by Sergio Castellitto, it stars Penélope Cruz, Sergio Castellitto, Claudia Gerini. While waiting for the brain surgery of his daughter Angela, victim of a motorcycle accident, the surgeon Timoteo recalls his torrid affair with and passion for Italia, a simple woman from slums in the periphery of the big city where he lives. The ghost of the beloved and sexual object of desire Italia chases him in his memories.

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