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5.9 / 10(275 votes)IMDb20191h 35mBelgium, France

Venice Calling

Venise n'est pas en Italie

Synopsis

Emile is fifteen. He lives in Montargis, between a sweet-crazy father and a mother who has always dyed his hair blond, because, it seems, he is more beautiful like that. When the girl who pleases him more than anything invites him to Venice for the holidays, he is overjoyed. Only problem, his parents decide to accompany him - This is the story of a teenager born into an unclassifiable family, the story of a first love, miraculous and fragile. This is the story of an initiatory and incredible journey where life often takes unawares, but where Venice, it will be at the rendezvous.

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Venice Calling / Venise n'est pas en Italie (2019) - Trailer (English Subs)Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-02

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ivan Calbérac
Screenplay & Story
Ivan Calbérac
Original Title
Venise n'est pas en Italie
Country of Origin
Belgium, France
Spoken Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
France 2 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, StudioCanal

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ivan Calbérac

Screenplay & Story

Ivan Calbérac

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ivan Calbérac

Department Leadership Roster

Ivan Calbérac

Ivan Calbérac

Director

Ivan Calbérac

Ivan Calbérac

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Venice Calling

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What is Venice Calling about?

Emile is fifteen. He lives in Montargis, between a sweet-crazy father and a mother who has always dyed his hair blond, because, it seems, he is more beautiful like that. When the girl who pleases him more than anything invites him to Venice for the holidays, he is overjoyed. Only problem, his parents decide to accompany him - This is the story of a teenager born into an unclassifiable family, the story of a first love, miraculous and fragile. This is the story of an initiatory and incredible journey where life often takes unawares, but where Venice, it will be at the rendezvous.

Who directed Venice Calling?

Venice Calling was directed by Ivan Calbérac.

Who stars in Venice Calling?

The principal cast of Venice Calling includes Benoît Poelvoorde, Valérie Bonneton, Hélie Thonnat, Eugène Marcuse, Coline D'Inca.

When was Venice Calling released and how long is it?

Venice Calling was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Is Venice Calling based on a book or true story?

Venice Calling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ivan Calbérac".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Venice Calling?

Venice Calling holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).