Italian for Beginners (2000)
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Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.
Director: Lone Scherfig
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: December 7, 2000
Filmori Rating: 3.8/5 (3 ratings)
Cast
- Anders W. Berthelsen - Andreas
- Anette Støvelbæk - Olympia
- Ann Eleonora Jørgensen - Karen
- Peter Gantzler - Jørgen Mortensen
- Lars Kaalund - Hal-Finn
- Sara Indrio Jensen - Giulia
- Karen-Lise Mynster - Ejendomsmægler
- Rikke Wölck - Sygeplejerske
- Elsebeth Steentoft - Kvinde i kirke
- Bent Mejding - Pastor Wredmann
Screenplay
- Lone Scherfig (Screenplay)
- Maeve Binchy (Novel)
Music: Rune Palving
Cinematography: Jørgen Johansson
Editing: Gerd Tjur
Production: Zentropa Entertainments, DR
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, Italiano
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: da
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering
Keywords
hotel, daughter, depression, friendship, waitress, venice, italy, hairdresser, italian, copenhagen, denmark, adult education center, language course, parent child relationship, priest, church, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Italian for Beginners about?
- Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.
- Who directed Italian for Beginners?
- Italian for Beginners was directed by Lone Scherfig.
- Who stars in Italian for Beginners?
- Italian for Beginners stars Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Peter Gantzler, Lars Kaalund, Sara Indrio Jensen.
- How long is Italian for Beginners?
- Italian for Beginners has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Italian for Beginners?
- Italian for Beginners is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Italian for Beginners?
- Italian for Beginners has a Filmori rating of 3.8/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of Italian for Beginners?
- Italian for Beginners had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Italian for Beginners gross?
- Italian for Beginners grossed $16M worldwide.
- Where was Italian for Beginners produced?
- Italian for Beginners was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of Italian for Beginners?
- The themes of Italian for Beginners include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.