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An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno.
The Eight Mountains (2022) is a drama film directed by Felix van Groeningen, released on December 21, 2022 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Lupo Barbiero and Cristiano Sassella. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 867 ratings.
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Luca Marinelli
as Pietro Guasti
Alessandro Borghi
as Bruno Guglielmina
Lupo Barbiero
as Pietro (as a child)
Cristiano Sassella
as Bruno (as a child)
Elisabetta Mazzullo
as Lara
Andrea Palma
as Pietro (as a teenager)
Surakshya Panta
as Asmi
Elena Lietti
as Francesca Guasti
Filippo Timi
as Giovanni Guasti
Elisa Zanotto
as Barbara
Chiara Jorrioz
as Sonia
Gualtiero Burzi
as Luigi, Bruno's uncle
Directed by Felix van Groeningen, written by Paolo Cognetti, Charlotte Vandermeersch and Felix van Groeningen, produced by Mario Gianani, Lorenzo Mieli and Hans Everaert.
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 867 ratings.
"Pietro" (a scene stealing Lupo Barbiero) is a young boy taken by his mother from their home in Turin to a small mountain village where amongst the dozen or so residents he befriends "Bruno" (Cristiano Sassella). The latter boy lives with his cheese-making uncle, content to follow in his footsteps. After a few trips, the visiting family decide to offer "Bruno" an opportunity for education in the city, but when that…
Reviewed on May 18, 2023
This is an amazing and captivating study of the personal growth two men and their relationship over a forty-year period. It's never boring, in spite of the film length. The pacing is just perfect for the unfolding of kind of deep love that humans may have for each other. "In certain lives, there are mountains to which we may never return. That in lives like his and mine, you cannot go back to the mountain that is…
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Considering the importance of friendship in our lives, it’s somewhat surprising that there aren’t more movies devoted to this subject. But perhaps that’s because it’s difficult to make truly engaging films that effectively address this topic. Such is the case with this would-be grand sweeping epic set against the mountain landscapes of Italy and Nepal. In this tale of life-long friendship and self-discovery,…
Reviewed on September 1, 2023
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The Eight Mountains (2022) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Eight Mountains (2022) includes Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Lupo Barbiero, Cristiano Sassella and Elisabetta Mazzullo. The film was directed by Felix van Groeningen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Eight Mountains was released on December 21, 2022 and runs for 2h 27m.
The Eight Mountains (2022) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 867 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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