Puccini for Beginners (2006)
A love triangle of operatic proportions.
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.
Director: Maria Maggenti
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: September 2, 2006
Cast
- Elizabeth Reaser - Allegra
- Gretchen Mol - Grace
- Justin Kirk - Philip
- Julianne Nicholson - Samantha
- Jennifer Dundas - Molly
- Tina Benko - Nell
- Brian Letscher - Jeff
- Kate Simses - Vivian
- Nick Sullivan - Greg
- Will Bozarth - Jimmy
Screenplay
Music: Terry Dame
Editing: Susan Graef
Production: Independent Digital Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $89,417
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle
Keywords
love triangle, lesbian relationship, male homosexuality, extramarital affair, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Puccini for Beginners stars Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, Justin Kirk, Julianne Nicholson, Jennifer Dundas, Tina Benko.
- How long is Puccini for Beginners?
- Puccini for Beginners has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Puccini for Beginners?
- Puccini for Beginners is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Puccini for Beginners gross?
- Puccini for Beginners grossed $89,417 worldwide.
- Where was Puccini for Beginners produced?
- Puccini for Beginners was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Puccini for Beginners?
- The themes of Puccini for Beginners include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.