I Am Self-Sufficient

I Am Self-Sufficient

1976 · 95 min · IT · 6.5 (86 votes)
Dir. Nanni Moretti · Starring Nanni Moretti, Simona Frosi, Andrea Pozzi, Fabio Traversa, Beniamino Placido, Giorgio Viterbo · Music Franco Piersanti
ComedyDrama

Abandoned by his wife, who leaves him their child, Michele, a former '68 student protester with little going on in his life, struggles to be a good father. In the meantime, he spends his time acting in an experimental theater company directed by his friend Fabio.

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A languid, introspective dive into the life of a man adrift. It's a film that feels like a long, thoughtful sigh, exploring the absurdities of existence with a detached, yet empathetic, gaze. Perfect for quiet contemplation.

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