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The Referee

2013 · 96 min · Director: Paolo Zucca

The Referee (2013) is a comedy, directed by Paolo Zucca. It stars Stefano Accorsi and Geppi Cucciari. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What The Referee Is About

In the bottom division of Sardinian football, two village teams have turned a championship race into open warfare, and neither side is above cheating to win it. Cruciani, a referee with ambitions far above this level, ends up officiating in the middle of the mess after his own career goes wrong. Paolo Zucca's first feature uses the sport as a way into something older: a feud governed by shepherds' codes, and a rural pride that does not forgive. It is shot in black and white, which sharpens the comedy rather than softening it, and much of the dialogue is in Sardinian rather than Italian.

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What is The Referee about?

In the bottom division of Sardinian football, two village teams have turned a championship race into open warfare, and neither side is above cheating to win it. Cruciani, a referee with ambitions far above this level, ends up officiating in the middle of the mess after his own career goes wrong.

Where can I watch The Referee?

The Referee is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Referee?

The Referee runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did The Referee come out?

The Referee was released in 2013.

Who directed The Referee?

The Referee was directed by Paolo Zucca.

Who stars in The Referee?

The Referee stars Stefano Accorsi, Geppi Cucciari, Jacopo Cullin, Francesco Pannofino.

What is The Referee's rating?

The Referee holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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