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Dry

Dry

20226.42h 4m

Overview

In Rome it hasn’t rained for three years and the lack of water is overturning rules and habits. Through the city dying of thirst and prohibitions moves a chorus of people, young and old, marginalised and successful, victims and profiteers. Their lives are linked in a single design, while each seeks his or her deliverance.

Directed by Paolo Virzì
Written by Paolo Giordano, Paolo Virzì, Francesca Archibugi
Produced by Mario Gianani, Lorenzo Gangarossa
Box Office0Revenue: $1.9M

Top Cast

Silvio Orlando

Silvio Orlando

Antonio

Monica Bellucci

Monica Bellucci

Valentina

Valerio Mastandrea

Valerio Mastandrea

Loris

Claudia Pandolfi

Claudia Pandolfi

Sara

Tommaso Ragno

Tommaso Ragno

Alfredo

Sara Serraiocco

Sara Serraiocco

Giulia

Max Tortora

Max Tortora

Jacolucci

Emma Fasano

Emma Fasano

Martina

Vinicio Marchioni

Vinicio Marchioni

Luca

Elena Lietti

Elena Lietti

Mila

About Dry

Dry is a drama, comedy, science fiction film released in 2022. Directed by Paolo Virzì, it stars Silvio Orlando, Monica Bellucci, Valerio Mastandrea. In Rome it hasn’t rained for three years and the lack of water is overturning rules and habits. Through the city dying of thirst and prohibitions moves a chorus of people, young and old, marginalised and successful, victims and profiteers. Their lives are linked in a single design, while each seeks his or her deliverance.

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