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The First Day of My Life

The First Day of My Life

20236.72h 1m

Overview

In the exact moment they hit rock bottom, four strangers are visited by a mysterious man who gifts them a week to see how the world would be without them.

Directed by Paolo Genovese
Written by Paolo Genovese, Rolando Ravello, Isabella Aguilar
Produced by Raffaella Leone, Andrea Leone
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Top Cast

Toni Servillo

Toni Servillo

L'uomo

Margherita Buy

Margherita Buy

Arianna

Valerio Mastandrea

Valerio Mastandrea

Napoleone

Sara Serraiocco

Sara Serraiocco

Emilia

Gabriele Cristini

Gabriele Cristini

Daniele

Vittoria Puccini

Vittoria Puccini

Donna

Lino Guanciale

Lino Guanciale

Tommaso

Giorgio Tirabassi

Giorgio Tirabassi

Max

Antonio Gerardi

Antonio Gerardi

Padre di Daniele

Lidia Vitale

Lidia Vitale

Madre di Daniele

Themes & Keywords

suicide thoughts

About The First Day of My Life

The First Day of My Life is a drama, comedy, fantasy film released in 2023 exploring themes of suicide thoughts. Directed by Paolo Genovese, it stars Toni Servillo, Margherita Buy, Valerio Mastandrea. In the exact moment they hit rock bottom, four strangers are visited by a mysterious man who gifts them a week to see how the world would be without them.

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