Il Posto (1961)

With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Il Posto

• The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978) — Ermanno Olmi directed both
• I Vitelloni (1953) — Same feel: realistic, reflective
• La Notte (1961)
• The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Legend of 1900 (1998)
• La Strada (1954)