Time Stood Still
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"Time Stood Still" (Il tempo si è fermato) is a 1959 Italian film directed by Ermanno Olmi. The film analyzes the relationship between two guards who are forced to spend a winter together in a state of inactivity. This film marked Olmi's first feature-length work and led to the formation of his own production company, 22 dicembre S.p.A.. It was followed by "The Job" (Il posto) in 1961, which explored the isolation of a young man. Olmi's early films, including "Time Stood Still," focused on the business world, while his later works delved into religious and social themes.1
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