With virtually no dialogue at all, this is the ultimate observational documentary - with two strands. The first centres around the recreation of a speleological expedition (from 1961) to explore a cave that stretches deep under the Calabrian plateau. The second features an elderly, weather-beaten, shepherd (Antonio Lanza), whose only means of communication appears to be using sounds similar to those emanating from…
Top Cast
Nicola Lanza
Zi' Nicola
Antonio Lanza
Leonardo Larocca
Doctor
Claudia Candusso
Speleologist
Mila Costi
Speleologist
Carlos José Crespo
Speleologist
Jacopo Elia
Speleologist
Federico Gregoretti
Speleologist
Giovanbattista Sauro
Speleologist
Angelo Spadaro
Speleologist
Enrico Troisi
Speleologist
Denise Trombin
Speleologist
Luca Vinai
Speleologist
Leonardo Zaccaro
Speleologist
Paolo Cossi
Speleologist and Drawer
Pietro Armentano
Shepherd
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What is Il Buco about?
In August 1961, speleologists from Italy’s booming North arrive on a Calabrian plateau where time stands still. The intruders discover one of the world’s deepest caves, the Bifurto Abyss, under the gaze of an old shepherd, the only witness of the pristine territory.
When was Il Buco released?
Il Buco was released in 2021.
What genres does Il Buco belong to?
Il Buco is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Il Buco?
The cast of Il Buco includes Nicola Lanza, Antonio Lanza, Leonardo Larocca, Claudia Candusso, Mila Costi.