Sweet Dreams(1981)
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Sweet Dreams Synopsis
Michele is a young filmmaker frustrated by the lack of understanding his work receives and at odds with the film industry, especially a colleague making a musical on the '68 student protests. As he struggles to complete his own film about Freud's mother, Michele's insecurity and creative block manifest in a series of unsettling nightmares. Nanni Moretti's self-inquiry into cinema, political ennui, and men's relationships with their mothers.
Sweet Dreams (1981) is a comedy and drama film directed by Nanni Moretti, released on September 10, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Nanni Moretti, Nicola Di Pinto, Laura Morante and Alessandro Haber. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 104 ratings.
- Director:
- Nanni Moretti
- Writers:
- Nanni Moretti, Nanni Moretti
- Producers:
- Renzo Rossellini, Nanni Moretti
- Cinematographer:
- Franco Di Giacomo
- Composer:
- Franco Piersanti
- Production:
- Opera Film Produzione, RAI
- Status:
- Released
Sweet Dreams Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nanni Moretti
as Michele Apicella
Nicola Di Pinto
as Nicola
Laura Morante
as Silvia
Alessandro Haber
as Gaetano
Remo Remotti
as Freud
Piera Degli Esposti
as Madre di Michele
Gigio Morra
as Gigio Cimino
Giampiero Mughini
as Presentatore TV
Dario Cantarelli
as critico
Tatti Sanguineti
as aiuto regista
Claudio Spadaro
as Claudio
Miranda Campa
Key crew
Directed by Nanni Moretti, written by Nanni Moretti and Nanni Moretti, produced by Renzo Rossellini and Nanni Moretti.
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Sweet Dreams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 104 ratings.
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Sweet Dreams – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Dreams online?
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Sweet Dreams (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sweet Dreams?
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The main cast of Sweet Dreams (1981) includes Nanni Moretti, Nicola Di Pinto, Laura Morante, Alessandro Haber and Remo Remotti. The film was directed by Nanni Moretti. 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 September 10, 1981 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Sweet Dreams worth watching?
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Sweet Dreams (1981) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 104 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.