Shooting the Moon (1998): Cast
Shooting the Moon is a 1998 drama directed by Francesca Archibugi, starring Niccolò Senni as Siddharta, Valeria Golino and Francesca Di Giovanni. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Francesca Archibugi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shooting the Moon About?
The premise of Shooting the Moon without spoilers.
Fourteen‑year‑old Siddharta lives with his heroin‑addicted mother Silvia and an absent father. When his four‑year‑old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia’s used needles, Siddharta looks online and learns she must be tested for hepatitis and AIDS. He faces a maze of bureaucracy, meeting both caring and indifferent adults.
Shooting the Moon Cast & Characters
Niccolò Senni leads the cast as Siddharta, with Valeria Golino as Silvia and Francesca Di Giovanni as Domitilla. Directed by Francesca Archibugi; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francesca Archibugi
- Niccolò Senni as Siddharta
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Valeria Golino as Silvia - Francesca Di Giovanni as Domitilla
- Sergio Rubini as Massimo
Also Starring in Shooting the Moon
· 14 more- Raffaele Vannoli Kind nurse
- Raffaella Lebboroni Doctor
- Sergio Pierattini Police chief
- Stefano Dionisi Roberto
- Victor Cavallo Coso
- Corrado Invernizzi Laboratory technician
- Paolo Triestino Young doctor
- Silvio Vannucci USL doctor
- Chiara Noschese Girl at test lab
- Maria Consagra USL psychologist
- Giuseppe Del Bono Toni
- Serena Scapagnini Flavia
- Andrea Liu Junyu Paolo
- Bruno Sclafani Michele
More from Francesca Archibugi
More films directed by Francesca Archibugi: The Hummingbird, Vivere, Couch Potatoes and An Italian Name.
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Shooting the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Shooting the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shooting the Moon?
Shooting the Moon runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Shooting the Moon released?
Shooting the Moon was released on September 3, 1998.
Who directed Shooting the Moon?
Shooting the Moon was directed by Francesca Archibugi.
More films by Francesca Archibugi Who is in the cast of Shooting the Moon?
Shooting the Moon stars Niccolò Senni as Siddharta, Valeria Golino as Silvia and Francesca Di Giovanni as Domitilla, among 18 credited actors.
Does Shooting the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Shooting the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shooting the Moon in?
The original language of Shooting the Moon is Italian.
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