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I Am Self-Sufficient

I Am Self-Sufficient

1976 · 95 min · IT · 6.5 (72 votes)
Dir. Nanni Moretti · Starring Nanni Moretti, Simona Frosi, Andrea Pozzi, Fabio Traversa, Beniamino Placido, Giorgio Viterbo · Music Franco Piersanti
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Michele Apicella lives in Rome, in an apartment paid for by his father. Abandoned by his wife and his son Andrea, he occupies his time acting in an experimental theater company under the artistic direction of 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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