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Synopsis

Three highly acclaimed directors join together to direct three interwoven stories that take place during a journey from Central Europe to Rome. The charcters connect through casual encounters and set forth a story of love, chance and sacrifice.

One older businessman finds solace and a new insight into life when he is forced to wait at the train station due to bad weather. A young man is reminded of life's obligations but is also introduced to love. And three Scottish youths on their way to the football match of their dreams are forced to open their eyes and see the bigger picture.

One single train journey sparks many changes for many people. This is a film about priviledge and exclusion, and the reality of the value of just one 'Ticket'.

Details

Year: 2005
Type of film: Features
Format: 35mm
Director: Ermanno Olmi, Abbas Kiarostani, Ken Loach
Producer: Carlo Cresto-Dina, Babak Karimi, Rebecca O' Brien, Domenico Procacci
Editor: Giovanni Ziberna, Babak Karimi, Jonathan Morris
Screenwriter: Ermanno Olmi, Abbas Kiarostami, Paul Laverty
Director of Photography: Fabio Olmi, Mahmud Kalari, Chris Menges
Sound: Francesco Liotard, Maricetta Lombardo, Ray Beckett
Composer: George Fenton
Principal cast: Carlo Delle Piane, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Silvana De Santis, Filippo Trojano, Martin Compston, William Ruane, Gary Maitland, Blerta Cahani, Klajdi Qorraj

Genre

Action Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Sixteen Films, Fandango

c/o The Works

Sales Company

The Works

Portland House
4 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8QJ
UK

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www.theworkslimited.com

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