Puccini for Beginners
“A love triangle of operatic proportions.”
Synopsis
When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lover, Grace, and convinces Allegra to continue their affair. When Allegra meets Grace, sparks fly, and she begins a parallel romance, unaware that her new lover is the woman Philip left to be with her.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 2, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$89K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Maggenti
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Maggenti
- Original Score
- Terry Dame
- Original Title
- Puccini for Beginners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $89K
- Production Studios
- Independent Digital Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Maggenti
Maria Maggenti
Terry Dame
Susan Graef
Jake Abraham, John Sloss, Gary Winick, Eden Wurmfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Maggenti
Director
Maria Maggenti
Writer
Aleta Shaffer
Production Design
Jake Abraham
Producer
Gary Winick
Producer
Eden Wurmfeld
Producer
Terry Dame
Original Music Composer
Susan Graef
Editor
Antonia Xeras
Costume Design
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What is Puccini for Beginners about?
When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lover, Grace, and convinces Allegra to continue their affair. When Allegra meets Grace, sparks fly, and she begins a parallel romance, unaware that her new lover is the woman Philip left to be with her.
Who directed Puccini for Beginners?
Puccini for Beginners was directed by Maria Maggenti.
Who stars in Puccini for Beginners?
The principal cast of Puccini for Beginners includes Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, Justin Kirk, Julianne Nicholson, Jennifer Dundas.
When was Puccini for Beginners released and how long is it?
Puccini for Beginners was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did Puccini for Beginners make at the box office?
Puccini for Beginners grossed $89K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Puccini for Beginners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puccini for Beginners was composed by Terry Dame.