Merry Christmas... Happy New Year
Originally released in 1989. Merry Christmas... Happy New Year is a comedy/drama film. directed by Luigi Comencini.
Starring Michel Serrault, Virna Lisi, and Mattia Sbragia
Synopsis
In this romantic story, a couple (Michel Serrault and Virna Lisi) who have been married for over forty years are forced to separate, one to each of their two children's families, when they can no longer pay the rent on their longtime apartment. Absence, in this case, refreshes their memory of the love they have shared, and they take to meeting one another furtively in hotel rooms for sex and affection. One summer, as each of their daughters families takes them on separate vacations, they have had enough, and elope, finding contentment as lighthouse keepers off the coast of Sicily.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Titanus
- Cité Films
- RAI
- Videoschermo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merry Christmas... Happy New Year about?
In this romantic story, a couple (Michel Serrault and Virna Lisi) who have been married for over forty years are forced to separate, one to each of their two children's families, when they can no l...
Who directed Merry Christmas... Happy New Year?
Merry Christmas... Happy New Year was directed by Luigi Comencini.
How long is Merry Christmas... Happy New Year?
Merry Christmas... Happy New Year has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Merry Christmas... Happy New Year released?
Merry Christmas... Happy New Year was released on November 23, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Merry Christmas... Happy New Year?
The main cast of Merry Christmas... Happy New Year includes Michel Serrault, Virna Lisi, Mattia Sbragia, Consuelo Ferrara, Tiziana Pini.