Outside the Ropes


1h 25m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Mike is a thirty year old Italian boxer from Trieste whose dream is to become a champ in the near future. But, as often happens real life, his journey to try to achieve his dream is harsh, bitter, and full of hidden dangers. However, Mike is seduced by these dangers. In particular, he starts earning

Film Details

Also Known As
Fuori Dalle Corde, Off the Ropes, Out of Bounds
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Sports
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

Mike is a thirty year old Italian boxer from Trieste whose dream is to become a champ in the near future. But, as often happens real life, his journey to try to achieve his dream is harsh, bitter, and full of hidden dangers. However, Mike is seduced by these dangers. In particular, he starts earning a lot of money in illegal fistfights. But soon he discovers that it is not a world he wants to be a part of and getting out will be harder than he ever imagined.

Film Details

Also Known As
Fuori Dalle Corde, Off the Ropes, Out of Bounds
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Sports
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Co-winner of the Best Actor award (Michele Venitucci) at the 2007 Locarno International Film Festival.

Recipient of a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography at the 2008 Brooklyn International Film Festival.

Released in Switzerland November 2007

Shown at Brooklyn International Film Festival (Narrative Feature) May 30-June 8, 2008.

Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (International Competition) August 1-11, 2007.

dialogue Italian

Released in Switzerland November 2007