Italian Lessons
“Open your heart.”
Synopsis
Italian Lessons is the touching, humorous story of Caterina, a beautiful young widow who teaches Italian to Peter, a high school student who uses the "language of love" simply to score with girls. Peter's passion for life re-ignites feelings Caterina has not experienced since her husband's death and soon she and the boy are drawn into a strange and special relationship. When a suitor from Italy arrives to propose marriage to Caterina, it becomes apparent that only Peter can release his teacher's heart and make her free to love again.
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Film - Italian Lessons
Type: Clip • Published 2015-08-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sassone
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Sassone
- Original Title
- Italian Lessons
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sassone
Vincent Sassone
Paula Heredia
Vincent Sassone, James Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sassone
Director
Vincent Sassone
Writer
Vincent Sassone
Producer
Paula Heredia
Editor
James Ellis
Producer
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What is Italian Lessons about?
Italian Lessons is the touching, humorous story of Caterina, a beautiful young widow who teaches Italian to Peter, a high school student who uses the "language of love" simply to score with girls. Peter's passion for life re-ignites feelings Caterina has not experienced since her husband's death and soon she and the boy are drawn into a strange and special relationship. When a suitor from Italy arrives to propose marriage to Caterina, it becomes apparent that only Peter can release his teacher's heart and make her free to love again.
Who directed Italian Lessons?
Italian Lessons was directed by Vincent Sassone.
Who stars in Italian Lessons?
The principal cast of Italian Lessons includes Danny Mastrogiorgio, Elizabeth Hess, Angela Pietropinto, Joseph Rigano, Matthew Saldivar.
When was Italian Lessons released and how long is it?
Italian Lessons was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 36m.