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Revision as of 10:48, 16 November 2020
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| Directed by | Edoardo Ponti |
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| Based on | The Life Before Us by Romain Gary |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Angus Hudson |
| Edited by | Jacopo Quadri |
| Music by | Gabriel Yared |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release dates |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
The Life Ahead is a 2020 drama film directed by Edoardo Ponti, from a screenplay by Ponti and Ugo Chiti, based upon the novel The Life Before Us by Romain Gary. It stars Sophia Loren, Ibrahima Gueye and Abril Zamora.
It was released in a limited release on November 6, 2020, followed by digital streaming on Netflix November 13, 2020.
Plot
A woman with a daycare business takes in a 12-year old street kid.
Cast
- Sophia Loren as Madame Rosa
- Ibrahima Gueye as Momo
- Abril Zamora as Lola
- Renato Carpentieri as Dr. Cohen
- Babak Karimi as Hamil
- Massimiliano Rossi as drug dealer
Production
In July 2019, it was announced Sophia Loren, Ibrahaim Gueye, Abril Zamora, Renato Carpentieri and Babak Karimi had joined the cast of the film, with Edoardo Ponti directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Ugo Chiti, based upon the novel The Life Before Us by Romain Gary.[1]
Principal photography began in July 2019.[2]
Release
In February 2020, Netflix acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.[3] It was released in a limited release on November 6, 2020, followed by digital streaming on Netflix on November 13, 2020.[4][5]
Critical reception
The Life Ahead holds a 94% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 52 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.20/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "A classic example of how a talented actor can elevate somewhat standard material, The Life Ahead proves Sophia Loren's star power remains absolutely undimmed."[6] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 66 out of 100, based on 22 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[7]
References
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (July 10, 2019). "Sophia Loren Returning to the Screen in 'The Life Ahead' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ De Marco, Camillo (August 7, 2019). "End of filming for Edoardo Ponti's The Life Ahead". CineEuropa. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (February 17, 2020). "Netflix Acquires 'The Life Ahead' With Sophia Loren". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (September 22, 2020). "Netflix Dates 'The Life Ahead' For November Worldwide Release; Film Legend Sophia Loren's First Movie In A Decade To Get Awards-Season Push". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (October 28, 2020). "'The Life Ahead' Review: Sophia Loren's Return To The Screen Is Nothing Less Than Triumphant". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "The Life Ahead (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "The Life Ahead". Metacritic. Retrieved November 14, 2020.