40 Seconds

40 Seconds

40 Seconds

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40 Seconds

2025

2h 1m

7.3(70 votes)

Drama

Overview

It explores the tragic events leading up to the murder of 21-year-old Willy Monteiro Duarte, highlighting the intertwining of chance encounters, rivalries, and latent tensions.

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Eagle Pictures

MiC

Cast & Crew

12 members

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Justin De Vivo

Willy Monteiro Duarte

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Francesco Gheghi

Maurizio

Francesco Gheghi

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Beatrice Puccilli

Michelle

Beatrice Puccilli

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Enrico Borello

Cosimo

Enrico Borello

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Francesco Di Leva

Ludovico

Francesco Di Leva

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Giordano Giansanti

Federico

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Luca Petrini

Lorenzo

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Sergio Rubini

Il Professore

Sergio Rubini

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Maurizio Lombardi

Chef Tocai

Maurizio Lombardi

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Josafat Vagni

Fabrizio

Josafat Vagni

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Daniele Cartocci

Cristian

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Chiara Celotto

Rossella

Chiara Celotto

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