Human Capital
An Italian neo-noir dissects two intertwined families whose aspirations, privilege, and secrets converge around a cyclist struck on Christmas Eve.
Overview
A gripping exploration of ambition and the human condition unfolds amidst intertwined lives and secrets.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- tense
- melancholic
- sardonic
- thoughtful movie night
- european cinema evening
What critics said
Critics broadly view the film as absorbing character-driven drama strengthened by trenchant socioeconomic commentary.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Christmas Eve cyclist accident is refracted through the Ossola and Bernaschi families and their associates.
Dino's ambitions and the Bernaschis' power place personal responsibility within a stark hierarchy of money and influence.
The film combines an unresolved-seeming traffic incident with corruption, secrecy, and morally compromised affluent characters.
The title's human-capital metaphor frames the characters as assets, liabilities, and shares in a ruthless social system.
Films like Human Capital, and why
The Square
shared neo-noir structure, intersecting perspectives, and corrosive class anxiety
The Great Beauty
shared socioeconomic critique, morally compromised affluent characters, and absorbing ensemble drama
Gosford Park
shared multi-perspective narrative, family conflict, and bleak examination of privilege
The Hunt
shared tragic accident, social stratification, and suspenseful character study
Movie Details
- Director
- Paolo Virzì
- Release Date
- 2013-12-03
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (960)
Cast
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio
- Valeria Golino
- Fabrizio Gifuni
- Luigi Lo Cascio
- Giovanni Anzaldo
- Matilde Gioli
- Guglielmo Pinelli
- Gigio Alberti
- Bebo Storti
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Human Capital about?
- An Italian neo-noir dissects two intertwined families whose aspirations, privilege, and secrets converge around a cyclist struck on Christmas Eve.
- What is Human Capital like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Human Capital as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Human Capital violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Human Capital as mild.
- What did critics think of Human Capital?
- Critics broadly view the film as absorbing character-driven drama strengthened by trenchant socioeconomic commentary.
- Which films are like Human Capital?
- Films with a similar feel include The Square, The Great Beauty, Gosford Park, and The Hunt.
- How long is Human Capital?
- Human Capital runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Human Capital?
- In United States, Human Capital streams on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.
