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Appassionate

September 3, 1999 1h 35m

Originally released in 1999. Appassionate is a comedy film. directed by Tonino De Bernardi.

Starring Anna Bonaiuto, Inês de Medeiros, and Iaia Forte

Synopsis

Pina was born in Portugal but now lives in poor circumstances in Naples. Pina has two daughters, Rosa, who has been wearing a wedding dress since she was left stranded at the altar several years ago, and Caterina, who murdered a man who wronged her as he left the church following his wedding. Caterina winds up in prison alongside Maddalena, a prostitute who witnessed the murder and was inspired to kill a man in her own life who had hurt her. The incidents from these women's lives are interspersed with another story, set in 1929 and filmed in black-and-white, about a man who shoots his wife in a movie theater and must run to avoid the police.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 3, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • A.S.P.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Appassionate about?

Pina was born in Portugal but now lives in poor circumstances in Naples. Pina has two daughters, Rosa, who has been wearing a wedding dress since she was left stranded at the altar several years ag...

Who directed Appassionate?

Appassionate was directed by Tonino De Bernardi.

How long is Appassionate?

Appassionate has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Appassionate released?

Appassionate was released on September 3, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Appassionate?

The main cast of Appassionate includes Anna Bonaiuto, Inês de Medeiros, Iaia Forte, Galatea Ranzi, Isabel Ruth.