A Whole Life Ahead (2008)

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, quickly rising through the ranks of the company and experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees. Around her revolve other people, like delusional supervisor Daniela, her boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio, and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.

Directing:
  • Paolo Virzì

Writing:
  • Paolo Virzì
  • Francesco Bruni
  • Michela Murgia

Stars:
Release Date: 2008-03-28
themoviedb icon 6.6/10
  • Country: IT
  • Language: Italiano
  • Runtime: 117
  • Budget: $6,150,000
  • Revenue: $5,788,176

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Massimo Ghini
Massimo Ghini
Claudio
Valentina Carnelutti
Valentina Car...
Maria Chiara
Laura Morante
Laura Morante
Narrator (voice)
Micaela Ramazzotti
Micaela Ramaz...
Sonia
Elena Arvigo
Elena Arvigo
Giorgio Conforti's wife
Valerio Mastandrea
Valerio Masta...
Giorgio Conforti
Sabrina Ferilli
Sabrina Feril...
Daniela
Isabella Ragonese
Isabella Rago...
Marta
Caterina Guzzanti
Caterina Guzz...
Fabiana
Paola Tiziana Cruciani
Paola Tiziana...
Sonia's mother
Elio Germano
Elio Germano
Lucio 2
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Edoardo Gabbr...
Roberto
Tatiana Farnese
Tatiana Farne...
Franca
Giulia Salerno
Giulia Salern...
Lara
Raffaele Vannoli
Raffaele Vann...
Claudio's assistant
Mary Cipolla
Mary Cipolla
Marta's mother
Alessandro Roja
Alessandro Ro...
Technical support
Niccolò Senni
Niccolò Senni
Sebastiano
Bob Messini
Bob Messini
Sonia's customer
Teresa Saponangelo
Teresa Sapona...
Actress – Operator
Giorgio Algranti
Giorgio Algra...
Sonia's customer
Francesco Brandi
Francesco Bra...
Gaetano
Claudio Fragasso
Claudio Fraga...
Culture office chief
Daniela Terreri
Daniela Terre...
Post office clerk
Astrid Meloni
Astrid Meloni
Journalist
Maria Grazia Nazzari
Maria Grazia...
Claudio's wife
Francesca Cutolo
Francesca Cut...
Actress – Housewife
Caterina Sylos Labini
Caterina Sylo...
Customer (voice)
Cinzia Mascoli
Cinzia Mascol...
Customer (voice)
Cristina Puccinelli
Cristina Pucc...
Customer (voice)
Adamo Dionisi
Adamo Dionisi
Customer (voice)
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