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Italiensk for begyndere

  • 20002000
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  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
14K
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Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
ComedyDramaRomance
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lone Scherfig
  • Writers
    • Maeve Binchy(based on her novel "Evening Class")
    • Lone Scherfig(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anders W. Berthelsen
    • Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
    • Anette Støvelbæk
  • Director
    • Lone Scherfig
  • Writers
    • Maeve Binchy(based on her novel "Evening Class")
    • Lone Scherfig(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anders W. Berthelsen
    • Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
    • Anette Støvelbæk
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 91User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 21 wins & 22 nominations

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    Anders W. Berthelsen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, and Anette Støvelbæk in Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
    Anders W. Berthelsen, Peter Gantzler, Sara Indrio Jensen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Lars Kaalund, Elsebeth Steentoft, and Anette Støvelbæk in Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
    Peter Gantzler and Lars Kaalund in Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
    Carlo Barsotti, Karen-Lise Mynster, and Elsebeth Steentoft in Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
    Lone Scherfig in Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
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    Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
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    Sara Indrio Jensen in Italiensk for begyndere (2000)

    Top cast

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    Anders W. Berthelsen
    Anders W. Berthelsen
    • Andreas
    Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
    Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
    • Karen
    Anette Støvelbæk
    Anette Støvelbæk
    • Olympia
    Peter Gantzler
    Peter Gantzler
    • Jørgen Mortensen
    Lars Kaalund
    • Hal-Finn
    Sara Indrio Jensen
    • Giulia
    Karen-Lise Mynster
    Karen-Lise Mynster
    • Kirsten, the real estate dealer
    Rikke Wölck
    • Lise, the nurse
    Elsebeth Steentoft
    • Kirketjener
    Bent Mejding
    • Reverend Wredmann
    Lene Tiemroth
    • Karen's Mother
    Claus Gerving
    • Klaus Graversen
    Jesper Christensen
    Jesper Christensen
    • Olympia's Father
    Merete Voldstedlund
    • Andreas' mother
    • (scenes deleted)
    Henning Jensen
    Henning Jensen
    • Leif
    • (scenes deleted)
    Carlo Barsotti
    • Carlo
    Alex Nyborg Madsen
    • Sportsman…
    Steen Svare
    • Sportsman
    • (as Steen Svare Hansen)
    • …
    • Director
      • Lone Scherfig
    • Writers
      • Maeve Binchy(based on her novel "Evening Class") (uncredited)
      • Lone Scherfig(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In May 2010 it was revealed that Zentropa Productions officially acknowledged plot similarities to Maeve Binchy's novel "Evening Class". Writer-director Lone Scherfig 'borrowed' part of her plot from the Irish novel without giving any credit to the original author. Binchy was not credited in the original release of the film as Zentropa had determined they were not in breach of copyright, but after Binchy's representatives approached them they paid a non-disclosed compensation and added a credit for her in later releases.
    • Goofs
      When Karen turns the dial of the IV, she reduces the dose instead of increasing it.
    • Quotes

      Olympia's Father: That sounds disgusting.

    • Alternate versions
      There are two different versions of the film with different editing and sequencing. The original version shown at the Berlin film Festival and in several european countries ran 118 minutes; theatrical version shown in the US ran 112 minutes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Bodilfesten 2001 (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      O sole mio
      (1898)

      Music by Eduardo Di Capua

      Lyrics by Giovanni Capurro

    User reviews91

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    Proof that budget doesn't matter
    A clever film, with low production values but a witty script and great cast. The characters are so real and vivid. You sympathize with them, want them to succeed. There are so many tiny little things that make it leap from the screen. As you become caught up in the story you forget that the camera is a little shaky, the video not always perfectly focused. The scenes in Italy are absolutly beautiful. The director uses colors well, the color of the characters clothes reflects their emotions. Never heavy handed or pushy, just a sweet little film.
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    • potblackettle
    • Jul 28, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Sandrew Metronome
    • Languages
      • Danish
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Italian for Beginners
    • Filming locations
      • Hvidovre, Sjælland, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Danmarks Radio (DR)
      • Det Danske Filminstitut
      • Zentropa Entertainments
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,544,753
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $66,047
      • Jan 21, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,350,876
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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