The Time It Takes

The Time It Takes is a drama about the evolving relationship between a father who works in the film industry and his daughter. While they share a deep connection during her childhood, their bond fractures as she enters adolescence and struggles with addiction. In an attempt to repair their relationship and help her recover, the father takes her to Paris. The story explores the transition from the innocence of youth to the difficulties of adulthood through the lens of their shared passion for cinema.

Directed and written by Francesca Comencini, the film is a co-production between Italy and France. The cast features Fabrizio Gifuni as Luigi and Romana Maggiora Vergano as the adult Francesca, with Anna Mangiocavallo playing the character as a child. The production was supported by several companies, including RAI Cinema and ARTE France Cinéma, and was produced by Simone Gattoni, Marco Bellocchio, and Sylvie Pialat.

Following its release, the film earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB based on 92 votes.