What genre is Italian for Beginners?

Italian for Beginners is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.

Who stars in Italian for Beginners?

Peter Gantzler, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Lars Kaalund appear in the main cast.

Who directed Italian for Beginners?

Lone Scherfig directed Italian for Beginners.

How long is Italian for Beginners?

Italian for Beginners runs for 1h 58m (118 minutes).

Is Italian for Beginners worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Italian for Beginners?

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Italian for Beginners (2000)

Name: Italian for Beginners
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2000
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Peter Gantzler, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Lars Kaalund

Movie 1h 58m ★ 6.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something

Comedy Drama Romance

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Italian for Beginners is a comedy, drama and romance movie from 2000. It is directed by Lone Scherfig. The cast includes Peter Gantzler, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen and Anders W. Berthelsen. The running time is 1h 58m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.

61Tonight Score A balanced pick.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Italian for Beginners

What genre is Italian for Beginners?: Italian for Beginners is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Italian for Beginners?: Peter Gantzler, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Lars Kaalund appear in the main cast.
Who directed Italian for Beginners?: Lone Scherfig directed Italian for Beginners.
How long is Italian for Beginners?: Italian for Beginners runs for 1h 58m (118 minutes).
Is Italian for Beginners worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Italian for Beginners?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.