About
This movie depicts the two years that young Stendhal spent in Italy. Stendhal, that time still known simply as Henri Beyle, is living the life of a wanderer, looking for a direction in his life, meeting famous Rossini and falling in love with young widow Giuseppina. A story of love, betrayal and an analysis of women and men's minds and souls.
Director
Producers
Music
Studio
Canal+, CNC, Eurimages, France 2 Cinéma, K2 SA, MACT Productions, Sintra
Original Title
Dolce far niente
Original Language
French
Where to Watch
Region
Amazon Prime Video
Stream included
HD
Included
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Stream included
HD
Included
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€3.99
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€7.99
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Cast
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François Cluzet
Stendhal
I
Isabella Ferrari
Josephine
M
Margherita Buy
Countess Gabriella Nencini
G
Giancarlo Giannini
Count Nencini
P
Pierfrancesco Favino
Rossini
T
Teresa Saponangelo
Rosa
G
Gianni Fantoni
Rossini's agent
A
Antonio Acampora
G
Gianni Federico
F
Francesco Maria Dominedò
Di Giacchino
