Sweet Idleness (1999)
This movie depicts the two years that young Stendhal spent in Italy. Stendhal, that time still known simply as Henri Beyle, is living the life of a wanderer, looking for a direction in his life, meeting famous Rossini and falling in love with young widow Giuseppina. A story of love, betrayal and an analysis of women and men's minds and souls.
Director: Nae Caranfil
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: March 31, 1999
Cast
- François Cluzet - Stendhal
- Isabella Ferrari - Josephine
- Margherita Buy - Countess Gabriella Nencini
- Giancarlo Giannini - Count Nencini
- Pierfrancesco Favino - Rossini
- Teresa Saponangelo - Rosa
- Gianni Fantoni - Rossini's agent
- Antonio Acampora
- Gianni Federico
- Francesco Maria Dominedò - Di Giacchino
Screenplay
- Frédéric Vitoux (Book)
- Nae Caranfil
Production: Canal+, CNC, Eurimages, France 2 Cinéma, K2 SA, MACT Productions, Sintra
Country: Belgium, France, Italy, Romania
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Nae Caranfil
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweet Idleness about?
- This movie depicts the two years that young Stendhal spent in Italy. Stendhal, that time still known simply as Henri Beyle, is living the life of a wanderer, looking for a direction in his life, meeting famous Rossini and falling in love with young widow Giuseppina. A story of love, betrayal and an analysis of women and men's minds and souls.
- Who directed Sweet Idleness?
- Sweet Idleness was directed by Nae Caranfil.
- Who stars in Sweet Idleness?
- Sweet Idleness stars François Cluzet, Isabella Ferrari, Margherita Buy, Giancarlo Giannini, Pierfrancesco Favino, Teresa Saponangelo.
- How long is Sweet Idleness?
- Sweet Idleness has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Sweet Idleness?
- Sweet Idleness is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Sweet Idleness produced?
- Sweet Idleness was produced in Belgium, France, Italy, Romania.