Monkey Boy
"There are no bloodless fairy tales."
Originally released in 2009. Monkey Boy is a horror/fantasy film. directed by Antonio Monti. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Giampiero Bartolini, Gianni Fantoni, and Giovanna Gardelli
Synopsis
A freak lived his entire lifetime closed down in a cellar far in the country. But one day the Monkey Boy, after the death of his "keeper", an old lonely woman, is forced to explore the world outside. The story is set during one night only, a short time to discover the world, but enough time to find Agata, an autistic young girl, the only creature that seems to be able to communicate with him in that dark night full of weird lonely and unhappy characters called human beings.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Chango Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monkey Boy about?
A freak lived his entire lifetime closed down in a cellar far in the country. But one day the Monkey Boy, after the death of his "keeper", an old lonely woman, is forced to explore the world outsid...
Who directed Monkey Boy?
Monkey Boy was directed by Antonio Monti.
How long is Monkey Boy?
Monkey Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Monkey Boy released?
Monkey Boy was released on March 16, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monkey Boy?
The main cast of Monkey Boy includes Giampiero Bartolini, Gianni Fantoni, Giovanna Gardelli, Andrea Melli, Letizia Zuffa.