The Human Factor (2013 film)

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The Human Factor
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Directed by Bruno Oliviero
Screenplay byValentina Cicogna
Lionello Cerri
Produced byGabriella Manfrè
Starring Giuseppe Battiston
Silvio Orlando
Sandra Ceccarelli
CinematographyRenaud Personnaz
Edited byCarlotta Cristiani
Music by Michael Stevens
Running time
83 minutes

The Human Factor (Italian : La variabile umana) is a 2013 Italian neo-noir film directed by Bruno Oliviero. [1] It entered the competition at the 2013 Locarno International Film Festival. [2]

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References

  1. Jay Weissberg (August 9, 2013). "Review: 'The Human Factor'". Variety . Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  2. Luigi Bolognini (August 20, 2013). "Milano noir". La Repubblica . Retrieved 13 April 2014.