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: 6.401

Runtime: 118minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 16M

Production Companies: Zentropa Entertainments , DR

Reviews:

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

  • Briggs Perez
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

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

  • Emmett Frederick
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Luna Wall
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4