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La diga del ghiacciaio (1955): Cast

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La diga del ghiacciaio is a 1955 documentary directed by Ermanno Olmi, starring Silvano Rizza as Narrator. It runs 11 minutes.

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La diga del ghiacciaio (1955) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
11 min
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is La diga del ghiacciaio About?

The premise of La diga del ghiacciaio without spoilers.

The film follows the building of a high‑altitude dam on the Sabbioni Glacier, portraying the grueling daily routine of the laborers. It captures their mounting anxiety over a potential mine outbreak and juxtaposes it with the quiet yearning they feel for families far away.

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Cast & crew

La diga del ghiacciaio Cast & Characters

Silvano Rizza plays Narrator in La diga del ghiacciaio. Directed by Ermanno Olmi.

From the director

More from Ermanno Olmi

More films directed by Ermanno Olmi: Greenery Will Bloom Again, The Cardboard Village, One Hundred Nails and Tickets.

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La diga del ghiacciaio FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of La diga del ghiacciaio, each answered in a sentence.

How long is La diga del ghiacciaio?

La diga del ghiacciaio runs 11 minutes.

When was La diga del ghiacciaio released?

La diga del ghiacciaio was released in 1955.

Who directed La diga del ghiacciaio?

La diga del ghiacciaio was directed by Ermanno Olmi.

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Who is in the cast of La diga del ghiacciaio?

La diga del ghiacciaio stars Silvano Rizza as Narrator.

Does La diga del ghiacciaio have a post-credit scene?

No. La diga del ghiacciaio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is La diga del ghiacciaio in?

The original language of La diga del ghiacciaio is Italian.

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