# A Whole Life Ahead (2008)

> A newly graduated philosopher enters a surreal call-center sales culture where corporate enthusiasm masks precarious work and fragile human ambitions.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/35152

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Paolo Virzì
- Cast: Isabella Ragonese, Massimo Ghini, Valerio Mastandrea, Micaela Ramazzotti, Elio Germano, Sabrina Ferilli, Laura Morante, Giulia Salerno
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1075114/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: bittersweet, witty, observational, lazy sunday, social issue film night

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