Time Stood Still
Originally released in 1960. Time Stood Still is a drama film. directed by Ermanno Olmi. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Natale Rossi, Roberto Seveso, and Paolo Guadrubbi
Synopsis
Two middle-aged men work as caretakers on an isolated dam construction site high in the snow-capped Italian Alps. When one of them leaves for the valley to spend Christmas vacation with his family he is temporarily replaced with an adolescent boy. The other man is both annoyed and intrigued by the boy and his habits: he listens to loud music, sleeps too long in the mornings and doesn't drink any alcohol. They barely speak to one another in the first couple of days. But when an avalanche cuts their small hut from electricity they slowly start growing more fond of each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- 22 Dicembre
- Edisonvolta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Time Stood Still about?
Two middle-aged men work as caretakers on an isolated dam construction site high in the snow-capped Italian Alps. When one of them leaves for the valley to spend Christmas vacation with his family ...
Who directed Time Stood Still?
Time Stood Still was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
How long is Time Stood Still?
Time Stood Still has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Time Stood Still released?
Time Stood Still was released on April 6, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Time Stood Still?
The main cast of Time Stood Still includes Natale Rossi, Roberto Seveso, Paolo Guadrubbi.