---
title: "The Ark of Disperata"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ark-of-disperata-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 473505
imdb_id: "tt7279296"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Ark of Disperata (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ark-of-disperata-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Ark of Disperata is a comedy film released in Italy on September 2, 2017, with a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes. Directed by Edoardo Winspeare, the film is set in Disperata, a small town in Southern Italy. The story follows Filippo Pisanelli, a melancholy mayor who feels terribly unfit for his role. Struggling with a general state of depression, Filippo finds chinks of light only through his love of poetry and his passion for the literature lessons he gives to prison inmates. While in jail, he meets Pati, a small-time criminal from his own town. Pati and his brother Angiolino previously dreamed of becoming the mafia bosses of Capo di Leuca. However, an encounter with art changes everything, sparking an unusual friendship between the three men that leads them to make courageous choices.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edoardo Winspeare
- **Networks / Studios**: RAI Cinema, Saietta Film, Apulia Film Commission

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Antonio Carluccio** as *Angiolino 'Rrunza'*
- **Gustavo Caputo** as *Sindaco Filippo Pisanelli*
- **Celeste Casciaro** as *Eufemia Protopapa*
- **Davide Riso** as *Biagetto*
- **Claudio Giangreco** as *Pati 'Rrunza'*
- **Alessandra De Luca** as *Valentina*
- **Francesco Ferrante** as *Sabino*
- **Antonio Pennarella** as *Ciro a' Bestia*
- **Tommasina Cacciatore** as *Franca*
- **Marco Antonio Romano** as *Consigliere Cazzato*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Ark of Disperata online?
The Ark of Disperata is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Ark of Disperata worth watching?
The Ark of Disperata holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Ark of Disperata and when was it released?
The Ark of Disperata is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Ark of Disperata?
The Ark of Disperata was directed by Edoardo Winspeare.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Ark of Disperata — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/473505)
- [The Ark of Disperata (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7279296/fullcredits/)
- [The Ark of Disperata (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/473505-la-vita-in-comune/cast)
- [The Ark Of Disperata (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-ark-of-disperata/credits)
- [The Ark of Disperata (2017) - Edoardo Winspeare | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-ark-of-disperata-am202602/cast-crew)
- [The Ark of Disperata (2017) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/536384-the-ark-of-disperata/cast/)

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