Italian for the Beginner
Synopsis
Mathieu didn't know what Italy had in store for him... and it wasn't the arts! Sent abroad by his mom, young Mathieu Laffite sets out to study Italian and to practice photography. He's bound to learn more than a foreign language and to bring home more than pictures. A coming-of-age story from director Lucas Kazan, sensuously filmed in and around Verona, Italian for the Beginner boasts five full-length scenes as well as an international cast, led by LKP exclusive Matthias Vannelli (topping Hungarian fave Roberto Giorgio), and two studly newcomers: Venezuelan Jean Franko and Brazilian Leon.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucas Kazan
- Original Score
- Andrea Ruscelli
- Original Title
- Italian for the Beginner
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Sarava Productions, Lucas Kazan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucas Kazan
Andrea Ruscelli
Leonardo Rossi
Egisto Mastroianni
Lucas Kazan
Department Leadership Roster
Lucas Kazan
Producer
Leonardo Rossi
Director of Photography
Lucas Kazan
Director
Egisto Mastroianni
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Italian for the Beginner
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What is Italian for the Beginner about?
Mathieu didn't know what Italy had in store for him... and it wasn't the arts! Sent abroad by his mom, young Mathieu Laffite sets out to study Italian and to practice photography. He's bound to learn more than a foreign language and to bring home more than pictures. A coming-of-age story from director Lucas Kazan, sensuously filmed in and around Verona, Italian for the Beginner boasts five full-length scenes as well as an international cast, led by LKP exclusive Matthias Vannelli (topping Hungarian fave Roberto Giorgio), and two studly newcomers: Venezuelan Jean Franko and Brazilian Leon.
Who directed Italian for the Beginner?
Italian for the Beginner was directed by Lucas Kazan.
Who stars in Italian for the Beginner?
The principal cast of Italian for the Beginner includes Daniel Nicolaus, Giorgio Salieri, Eric Flower, Jean Franko, Mathieu Laffite.
When was Italian for the Beginner released and how long is it?
Italian for the Beginner was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Italian for the Beginner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Italian for the Beginner was composed by Andrea Ruscelli.