Movie

Italian for Beginners

“Attendance optional. Passion required.”

★ 6.4(152)20001h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Lone Scherfig
Release date: 2000-12-07
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Danish
Box office: $16,350,876
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Zentropa Entertainments

Italian for Beginners — trailer

About Italian for Beginners

Italian for Beginners is a 2000 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Lone Scherfig, starring Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk and Ann Eleonora Jørgensen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 152 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Italian for Beginners in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Lene Tiemroth

Karens mor

Claus Gerving

Klaus Graversen

Themes & keywords

hoteldaughterdepressionfriendshipwaitressvenice, italyhairdresseritaliancopenhagen, denmarkadult education centerlanguage courseparent child relationshippriestchurchwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Italian for Beginners in United Kingdom?+

Italian for Beginners is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Italian for Beginners on Netflix?+

Italian for Beginners is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Italian for Beginners?+

Italian for Beginners has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Italian for Beginners?+

Italian for Beginners stars Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Peter Gantzler and Lars Kaalund.

When did Italian for Beginners come out?+

Italian for Beginners is a 2000 movie directed by Lone Scherfig.

What genre is Italian for Beginners?+

Italian for Beginners is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Italian for Beginners?+

Italian for Beginners was directed by Lone Scherfig.