Italian for Beginners

ATTENDANCE OPTIONAL. PASSION REQUIRED.

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.

Director: Lone Scherfig
Cast: Anders W. Berthelsen , Anette Støvelbæk , Ann Eleonora Jørgensen , Peter Gantzler , Lars Kaalund , Sara Indrio Jensen , Karen-Lise Mynster , Rikke Wölck , Elsebeth Steentoft , Bent Mejding

Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Release date: 2000-12-07

Rating: 6.4

Runtime: 118minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 16M

Production Companies: Zentropa Entertainments , DR

Reviews:

  • Eleanor Trujillo
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Bodhi Wilson
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Jesus Blair
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Martha Keller
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Emmett Frederick
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5