Besieged
"Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love."
Originally released in 1998. Besieged is a drama/romance film. directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Starring Thandiwe Newton, David Thewlis, and Claudio Santamaria
Synopsis
While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (64 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Fiction
- Navert Film
- Mediaset
- BBC Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Besieged about?
While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.
Who directed Besieged?
Besieged was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
How long is Besieged?
Besieged has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Besieged released?
Besieged was released on February 5, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Besieged?
The main cast of Besieged includes Thandiwe Newton, David Thewlis, Claudio Santamaria, John C. Ojwang, Massimo De Rossi.