Umberto Eco: A Library of the World

2023 1h 21m IT

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★7.2TMDB · 20

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Synopsis

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A walk through the immense private library of Italian writer and thinker Umberto Eco (1932-2016).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Renate Eco-Ramge
Self
Carlotta Eco
Self
Stefano Eco
Self
Riccardo Fedriga
Self
Pietro Eco
Self
Emanuele Eco
Self
Anita Eco Parini
Self
Giuseppe Cederna
Actor - Eco's Writings

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Davide Ferrario
Writers: Davide Ferrario
Languages: English, French, Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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81 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Davide Ferrario, shot by Andrea Zanoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fabio Barovero. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Cristina Sardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Renate Eco-Ramge and Carlotta Eco and Stefano Eco carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26242614 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Davide Ferrario directs. Andrea Zanoli behind the camera. Fabio Barovero scores. Cristina Sardo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in English, French, Italian.

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181 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.
4Directed by Davide Ferrario, shot by Andrea Zanoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Fabio Barovero. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Cristina Sardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Renate Eco-Ramge and Carlotta Eco and Stefano Eco carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt26242614 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 12 themes, including "philosophy", "writer", "portrait of an artist", "celebrity interview".