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Feature film — 2008

A Whole Life Ahead (2008)

6.61h 57mComedy — Drama

25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.

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A high-signal pick with 325 votes.

Medusa Film / Motorino Amaranto / Sky Italia

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Director: Paolo Virzì

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Cast & crew

Isabella Ragonese as Marta

Isabella Ragonese

Marta

Massimo Ghini as Claudio

Massimo Ghini

Claudio

Valerio Mastandrea as Giorgio Conforti

Valerio Mastandrea

Giorgio Conforti

Micaela Ramazzotti as Sonia

Micaela Ramazzotti

Sonia

Elio Germano as Lucio 2

Elio Germano

Lucio 2

Sabrina Ferilli as Daniela

Sabrina Ferilli

Daniela

Laura Morante as Narrator (voice)

Laura Morante

Narrator (voice)

Giulia Salerno as Lara

Giulia Salerno

Lara

Edoardo Gabbriellini as Roberto

Edoardo Gabbriellini

Roberto

Valentina Carnelutti as Maria Chiara

Valentina Carnelutti

Maria Chiara

Caterina Guzzanti as Fabiana

Caterina Guzzanti

Fabiana

Elena Arvigo as Giorgio Conforti's wife

Elena Arvigo

Giorgio Conforti's wife

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