The Physics of Water


1h 16m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Seven-year-old Alessandro lost his father when he was just a toddler, and is being raised by his single mother, Giulia. One day in their quiet suburb, Alessandro wakes to the sound of a car engine. He sees his mother leaving with his uncle Claudio and he chases after them, screaming for them to st

Film Details

Also Known As
La fisica dell'acqua, Physics of Water, fisica dell'acqua
Genre
Crime
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Nina Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

Synopsis

Seven-year-old Alessandro lost his father when he was just a toddler, and is being raised by his single mother, Giulia. One day in their quiet suburb, Alessandro wakes to the sound of a car engine. He sees his mother leaving with his uncle Claudio and he chases after them, screaming for them to stop. But by the time Alessandro catches up to the car, he only sees their abandoned crashed car and an ambulance taking off. In shock, he is taken to a police station. Between tears, Alessandro claims that he caused the accident by manipulating the brakes on the car. The detective in charge of the case is patient and asks Alessandro to tell him the whole story. The boy begins to tell about the return of his uncle Claudio, and how upon his arrival, Alessandro began to be tormented by visions. The arrival of Claudio also created a lot of changes in his life--he began to court Giulia, Alessandro's mother who never remarried after losing her husband, and he put up the family home for sale. Alessandro explains as his frustration and unhappiness continues to grow.

Film Details

Also Known As
La fisica dell'acqua, Physics of Water, fisica dell'acqua
Genre
Crime
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Nina Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Competition) August 27-September 7, 2009.

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dialogue Italian