The Interval (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, The Interval is a drama and crime film directed by Leonardo Di Costanzo, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. A boy and a girl are locked in an enormous abandoned building in a rundown area. She is a prisoner and the local clan leader has forced him to be her warder. Despite their youth, both of them have grown up too fast. Veronica acts like a mature and open-minded woman whilst Salvatore is like a man who wants to hold on to his job and lead a quiet life. Thus, when faced with the violence of this incarceration, the two young people have different reactions: Veronica is restless and rebellious; Salvatore is more remissive and accommodating, either out of fear or realism. They are both victims but it is almost as though each blames the other for their reclusion. However, as the hours go by, their mutual hostility is transformed into an inevitable intimacy, consisting of reciprocal discoveries and confessions. Between the walls of that isolated and frightening place, Veronica and Salvatore fi nd a way to rekindle those adolescent dreams and ideas put aside too soon.

Who’s in it. The Interval stars Francesca Riso as Veronica, Alessio Gallo as Salvatore, Antonio Buíl as Padre di Salvatore and Carmine Paternoster as Bernardino, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Interval has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Interval page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Interval tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.