The Tiger and the Snow(2005)
La tigre e la neve
A love-struck Italian poet is stuck in Iraq at the onset of an American invasion.
The Tiger and the Snow Synopsis
Love and injury in time of war. Attilio de Giovanni teaches poetry in Italy. He has a romantic soul, and women love him. But he is in love with Vittoria, and the love is unrequited. Every night he dreams of marrying her, in his boxer shorts and t-shirt, as Tom Waits sings. Vittoria travels to Iraq with her friend, Fuad, a poet; they are there with the second Gulf War breaks out. Vittoria is injured. Attilio must get to her side, and then, as war rages around him, he must find her the medical care she needs. In war, does love conquer all?
The Tiger and the Snow (2005) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Roberto Benigni, released on October 14, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno, Nicoletta Braschi and Emilia Fox. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 505 ratings.
- Director:
- Roberto Benigni
- Writers:
- Pino Borselli, Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
- Producers:
- Ridha Turki, Gianluigi Braschi, Nicoletta Braschi
- Cinematographer:
- Fabio Cianchetti
- Composer:
- Nicola Piovani
- Production:
- Melampo Cinematografica
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Tiger and the Snow (2005) Trailer
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The Tiger and the Snow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roberto Benigni
as Attilio de Giovanni
Jean Reno
as Fuad
Nicoletta Braschi
as Vittoria
Emilia Fox
as Nancy Browning
Giuseppe Battiston
as Ermanno
Tom Waits
as Self / Sè stesso
Andrea Renzi
as Dottor Guazzelli
Lucia Poli
as Signora Serao
- Gianfranco Varetto
Gianfranco Varetto
as Avvocato Scuotilancia
- Anna Pirri
Anna Pirri
as Rosa
Abdelhafid Metalsi
as Dottore Salman
- Chiara Pirri
Chiara Pirri
as Emilia
Key crew
Directed by Roberto Benigni, written by Pino Borselli, Roberto Benigni and Vincenzo Cerami, produced by Ridha Turki, Gianluigi Braschi and Nicoletta Braschi.
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The Tiger and the Snow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 505 ratings.
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The Tiger and the Snow – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Tiger and the Snow (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Tiger and the Snow?
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The main cast of The Tiger and the Snow (2005) includes Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno, Nicoletta Braschi, Emilia Fox and Giuseppe Battiston. The film was directed by Roberto Benigni. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tiger and the Snow released?
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The Tiger and the Snow was released on October 14, 2005 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Tiger and the Snow worth watching?
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The Tiger and the Snow (2005) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 505 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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