Italian for Beginners
"Attendance optional. Passion required."
Originally released in 2000. Italian for Beginners is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lone Scherfig.
Starring Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, and Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (147 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.4M
16.4x return
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,350,876
Production Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments
- DR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Italian for Beginners about?
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 connection...
Who directed Italian for Beginners?
Italian for Beginners was directed by Lone Scherfig.
How long is Italian for Beginners?
Italian for Beginners has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Italian for Beginners released?
Italian for Beginners was released on December 7, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Italian for Beginners?
The main cast of Italian for Beginners includes Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Peter Gantzler, Lars Kaalund.
Is Italian for Beginners worth watching?
Italian for Beginners has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 147 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.