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:

  • Cecilia Friedman
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Emir McLean
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Elora Bell
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Kendra Ortega
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

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