Sweet Dreams(2016)
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Sweet Dreams Synopsis
Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…
Sweet Dreams (2016) is a drama film directed by Marco Bellocchio, released on November 10, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Valerio Mastandrea, Bérénice Bejo, Guido Caprino and Emmanuelle Devos. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 224 ratings.
- Director:
- Marco Bellocchio
- Writers:
- Valia Santella, Edoardo Albinati, Marco Bellocchio
- Producers:
- Beppe Caschetto
- Cinematographer:
- Daniele Ciprì
- Production:
- Film Investment Piedmont (FIP), Film Commission Torino Piemonte, Ad Vitam Production, IBC MOvie, Kavac Film, MiC, RAI
- Status:
- Released
Sweet Dreams Cast & Crew
Main cast
Valerio Mastandrea
as Massimo
Bérénice Bejo
as Elisa
Guido Caprino
as Père de Massimo
Emmanuelle Devos
as Madre di Enrico
Fabrizio Gifuni
as Athos Giovanni
Roberto Herlitzka
as Ettore
Miriam Leone
as Agnese
Barbara Ronchi
as Mère de Massimo
Piera Degli Esposti
as Madre di Simone
Linda Messerklinger
as Anita
Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
as Desperado
Giulio Brogi
as Cavalieri
Key crew
Directed by Marco Bellocchio, written by Valia Santella, Edoardo Albinati and Marco Bellocchio, produced by Beppe Caschetto.
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Sweet Dreams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 224 ratings.
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Sweet Dreams – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Dreams online?
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Sweet Dreams (2016) is available to stream on Sooner, and to rent or buy from Sooner. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sweet Dreams?
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The main cast of Sweet Dreams (2016) includes Valerio Mastandrea, Bérénice Bejo, Guido Caprino, Emmanuelle Devos and Fabrizio Gifuni. The film was directed by Marco Bellocchio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweet Dreams released?
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Sweet Dreams was released on November 10, 2016 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Sweet Dreams worth watching?
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Sweet Dreams (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 224 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.