Il Buco (2021)

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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.

• Released: 2021-09-22
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 1h 33m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 102 votes

Directed by Michelangelo Frammartino.

Top cast

• Nicola Lanza as Zi' Nicola
• Antonio Lanza
• Leonardo Larocca as Doctor
• Claudia Candusso as Speleologist
• Mila Costi as Speleologist
• Carlos José Crespo as Speleologist
• Jacopo Elia as Speleologist
• Federico Gregoretti as Speleologist
• Giovanbattista Sauro as Speleologist
• Angelo Spadaro as Speleologist

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Where to watch Il Buco

• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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