A Whole Life Ahead

2008 | 117 minutes | 6.6 ★ (304)

A Whole Life Ahead
  • Overview

    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, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.

  • Release Date

    28 March 2008

  • DirectingPaolo Virzì
  • Budget

    $6,150,000.00

  • Revenue

    $5,788,176.00

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