Italian for Beginners(2000)
Italiensk for begyndere
Attendance optional. Passion required.
Italian for Beginners 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.
Italian for Beginners (2000) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig, released on December 7, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen and Peter Gantzler. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Lone Scherfig
- Writers:
- Maeve Binchy, Lone Scherfig
- Producers:
- Ib Tardini
- Cinematographer:
- Jørgen Johansson
- Composer:
- Rune Palving
- Production:
- Zentropa Entertainments, DR
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $16,350,876
- Status:
- Released
Italian for Beginners (2000) Trailer
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Italian for Beginners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anders W. Berthelsen
as Andreas
Anette Støvelbæk
as Olympia
Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
as Karen
Peter Gantzler
as Jørgen Mortensen
Lars Kaalund
as Hal-Finn
Sara Indrio Jensen
as Giulia
Karen-Lise Mynster
as Ejendomsmægler
Rikke Wölck
as Sygeplejerske
Elsebeth Steentoft
as Kvinde i kirke
Bent Mejding
as Pastor Wredmann
Lene Tiemroth
as Karens mor
Claus Gerving
as Klaus Graversen
Key crew
Directed by Lone Scherfig, written by Maeve Binchy and Lone Scherfig, produced by Ib Tardini.
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Italian for Beginners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 158 ratings.
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Italian for Beginners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Italian for Beginners online?
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Italian for Beginners (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Italian for Beginners?
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The main cast of Italian for Beginners (2000) includes Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Peter Gantzler and Lars Kaalund. The film was directed by Lone Scherfig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Italian for Beginners released?
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Italian for Beginners was released on December 7, 2000 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Italian for Beginners worth watching?
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Italian for Beginners (2000) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 158 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.
Is there a trailer for Italian for Beginners?
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Yes. The official Italian for Beginners trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.