Pastime
Director: Gianni Amelio
A retired teacher is sitting at a table outside a bar; it’s a beautiful sunny day. The waiter brings him breakfast. Soon after a young man arrives and the teacher invites him to sit, he was waiting for him. He is dark skinned. He comes from Mali. Well dressed, serene, ready for the “game” that the teacher is playing. It’s a puzzle game where one wins when completing a crossword. But there is a variable that makes this game impossible: guessing the solutions before the question is made. Nevertheless, the young man finishes the game. Or almost…
Cast
Renato Carpentieri
The professor
Daouda Sissoko
The boy
In brief
Pastime (2019) is a drama film. With an average rating of 5.5/10 from 2 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 16min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Pastime?
Pastime runs 16 minutes (16min).
What rating does Pastime have?
Pastime has an average rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Pastime from?
Pastime was released in 2019.
