Learning the Ropes (2019)
A border town in the south of Switzerland is the backdrop for the most important summer in 15-year old Samuel’s young life. He is introverted, a loner and communicates through the world of comic drawings. Determined to overcome the doubts and memories that have long plagued him, he hires a former private detective. With him, he embarks on a daring adventure that will lead him to discover a painful family truth.
Director: Andreas Maciocci
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Massimiliano Motta as Samuel |
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Christo Jivkov as Drago |
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Igor Horvat as Jost |
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Fausto Maria Sciarappa as Fabio |
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Diego Benzoni as Furio Jr. |
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Caterina Bertone as Morena |
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Anna Ferzetti as Sabrina |
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Sonia Gessner as Mrs. Signoris |
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Giorgio Gobbi as Luciano |
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Alessandro Haber as Furio Sr. |
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Jasmin Mattei as Pilar |
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Cinzia Morandi as Prof. Marrone |
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Alice Papes as Hélène |
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Yves Raeber as Dr. Kostwein |
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Arianna Scommegna as Dr. Werther |
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Soraya Sala as Sonia |
| Writing | Andreas Maciocci | Co-Writer |
| Sound | Victor Hugo Fumagalli | Music |
| Writing | Alberto Nucci Angeli | Writer |
| Sound | Brigitta Pasquadibisceglia | Sound Recordist |
| Writing | Nathalie Signorini | Writer |
| Editing | Stefano Cravero | Editor |
| Sound | Stefano Grosso | Sound Designer |
| Editing | Léo Weissenbach | Colorist |
| Art | Géraldine Dardano | Art Direction |
| Production | Nicola Bernasconi | Producer |
| Crew | Giorgio Carella | Cinematography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Assunta Ranieri | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Riccardo Studer | Sound Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Laura Pennisi | Costume Designer |
| Directing | Andreas Maciocci | Director |
| Crew | Giancarlo Rutigliano | Mix Technician |