The Tiger and the Snow
"A love-struck Italian poet is stuck in Iraq at the onset of an American invasion."
Originally released in 2005. The Tiger and the Snow is a comedy/drama film. directed by Roberto Benigni.
Starring Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno, and Nicoletta Braschi
Synopsis
Love and injury in time of war. Attilio de Giovanni teaches poetry in Italy. He has a romantic soul, and women love him. But he is in love with Vittoria, and the love is unrequited. Every night he dreams of marrying her, in his boxer shorts and t-shirt, as Tom Waits sings. Vittoria travels to Iraq with her friend, Fuad, a poet; they are there with the second Gulf War breaks out. Vittoria is injured. Attilio must get to her side, and then, as war rages around him, he must find her the medical care she needs. In war, does love conquer all?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (489 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$24M
0.7x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,000,000
Production Companies
- Melampo Cinematografica
- Focus Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tiger and the Snow about?
Love and injury in time of war. Attilio de Giovanni teaches poetry in Italy. He has a romantic soul, and women love him. But he is in love with Vittoria, and the love is unrequited. Every night he ...
Who directed The Tiger and the Snow?
The Tiger and the Snow was directed by Roberto Benigni.
How long is The Tiger and the Snow?
The Tiger and the Snow has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Tiger and the Snow released?
The Tiger and the Snow was released on October 14, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tiger and the Snow?
The main cast of The Tiger and the Snow includes Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno, Nicoletta Braschi, Emilia Fox, Giuseppe Battiston.
Is The Tiger and the Snow worth watching?
The Tiger and the Snow has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 489 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.