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The Life Ahead

Original title: La vita davanti a sé
  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
17K
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Sophia Loren in The Life Ahead (2020)
In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business takes in a 12-year-old street kid who recently robbed her.
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In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business takes in a 12-year-old street kid who recently robbed her.In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business takes in a 12-year-old street kid who recently robbed her.In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business takes in a 12-year-old street kid who recently robbed her.

  • Director
    • Edoardo Ponti
  • Writers
    • Ugo Chiti
    • Edoardo Ponti
    • Fabio Natale
  • Stars
    • Sophia Loren
    • Ibrahima Gueye
    • Renato Carpentieri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edoardo Ponti
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti
      • Edoardo Ponti
      • Fabio Natale
    • Stars
      • Sophia Loren
      • Ibrahima Gueye
      • Renato Carpentieri
    • 125User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 14 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Top Cast17

    Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren
    • Madame Rosa
    Ibrahima Gueye
    Ibrahima Gueye
    • Momo
    Renato Carpentieri
    Renato Carpentieri
    • Dr. Coen
    Iosif Diego Pirvu
    • Iosif
    Massimiliano Rossi
    Massimiliano Rossi
    • Spacciatore
    Abril Zamora
    Abril Zamora
    • Lola
    Babak Karimi
    Babak Karimi
    • Hamil
    Malich Cissé
    • Nala
    Vittoria Loiacono
    • Donna Ospedale
    Cesare Pastanella
    • Musicista
    Costanta Fana Pirvu
    • Madre di Iosif
    Rav Mario Sonnino
    • Rabbino
    Simone Surico
    • Babu
    Nicola Valenzano
    • Molinari
    Francesco Cassano
    Francesco Cassano
    • Carabiniere
    Luca De Massis
    • Poliziotto
    Anouar H. Smaine
    Anouar H. Smaine
    • Moussa
    • Director
      • Edoardo Ponti
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti
      • Edoardo Ponti
      • Fabio Natale
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    User reviews125

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    'The Life Ahead': Behind the Scenes With Edoardo Ponti

    'The Life Ahead': Behind the Scenes With Edoardo Ponti

    The Life Ahead director Edoardo Ponti details some of his favorite moments on set with his mother, Sophia Loren.
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    • Trivia
      Sophia Loren dubbed herself in the English version.
    • Quotes
      • Hamil: Momo. Use your words. Language is the greatest weapon. There's no need to stick a pencil in someone's throat.
    • Connections
      Featured in Laura Pausini: Io sì (Seen) (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Io sì (Seen)
      Written by Diane Warren, Laura Pausini and Niccolò Agliardi
      Performed by Laura Pausini
      Arrangement by David Campbell

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    FAQ1

    • Where was the movie filmed?

    Details

    • Release date
      • November 13, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • Spanish
      • Hebrew
      • Romanian
    • Also known as
      • Усе життя попереду
    • Filming locations
      • Bari, Puglia, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Artemis Rising Foundation
      • Foothill Productions
      • Macaia Film
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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