I'm Not Scared (2003)

October 7, 2024 6:33 AM

[TRAILER] In a small town in Italy in 1978, 9-year-old Michele (Giuseppe Cristiano) finds a boy, seemingly dead in a deep hole in the ground. Terrified, Michele decides not to tell his father. Returning to the scene, Michele discovers the boy, Fillipo (Mattia Di Perro) is still alive and bound by a chain. Michele continues to keep his secret as he makes several visits to Fillipo, who has no memory of the events leading up to his captivity. A mystery/thriller by Gabriele Salvatores (Mediterraneo, Marakech Express) based on the novel of the same name by Niccolò Ammaniti. Italian title: Io non ho paura.

Also starring Aitana Sánchez-Gijon, Giulia Matturo, Dino Abbrescia, Giorgio Careccia, Diego Abatantuono.

Directed by Gabriele Salvatores. Screenplay by Niccolò Ammaniti, Francesca Marciano. Based on the novel Io non ho paura by Niccolò Ammaniti. Produced by Marco Chimenz, Giovanni Stabilini, Maurizio Totti, Riccardo Tozzi for Alquimia Cinema/Cattleya/Colorado Film Production/Medusa Film/The Producers Films. Cinematography by Italo Petriccione. Edited by Massimo Fiocchi. Music by Ezio Bosso, Quartetto d'Archi di Torino.

90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Available to rent or buy in the US via Amazon. JustWatch listing.

posted by DirtyOldTown (2 comments total)

Niccolò Ammaniti is sooooooooooooo gooooood. His postapocalyptic TV series from 2021 Anna is one of my favorite shows ever. he has a real gift for writing children in a way that seems real an authentic, acknowledging their naivete, but not ignoring their darkness.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:35 AM on October 7

I loved this movie. I'm a jaded, heartless old fool rarely moved to tears by a movie but the end of this one just about got me. I should really watch it again.
posted by hoodrich at 12:13 PM on October 7 [1 favorite]