The Manual of Love

2005 1h 56m IT

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★5.8TMDB · 343

RomanceComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Four intertwined stories on the joys and sorrows of love.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Carlo Verdone
Goffredo
Silvio Muccino
Tommaso
Luciana Littizzetto
Ornella
Sergio Rubini
Marco
Margherita Buy
Barbara
Jasmine Trinca
Giulia
Rodolfo Corsato
Alberto Marchese
Dino Abbrescia
Gabriele

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giovanni Veronesi
Writers: Ugo Chiti, Giovanni Veronesi, Vincenzo Cerami
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Manual of Love Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giovanni Veronesi, shot by Tani Canevari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Claudio Di Mauro 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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Carlo Verdone and Silvio Muccino and Luciana Littizzetto carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0417944 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Giovanni Veronesi directs. Tani Canevari behind the camera. Paolo Buonvino scores. Claudio Di Mauro cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in English, Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 21 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
3Part of the "Manual of Love Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Giovanni Veronesi, shot by Tani Canevari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Paolo Buonvino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Claudio Di Mauro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Carlo Verdone and Silvio Muccino and Luciana Littizzetto carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0417944 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Tani Canevari
Original score: Paolo Buonvino
Editing: Claudio Di Mauro
Runtime: 116 min · 1h 56m
Status: Released
Box office: $22,281,609
Original language: IT
IMDB: The Manual of Love (2005)

Part of

Manual of Love Collection

This collection of films explores themes like terminal illness, unrequited love, extra-marital affairs, and the complications of modern families. With a focus on the complexities and joys of love, the films examine how relationships evolve and the difficult choices individuals make. Storylines delve into planned futures, fate, and unexpected romances, blending drama, fantasy, and romance to explore universal concepts of love, infidelity, and illness. The films feature provocative topics and vulnerable conversations, capturing the raw nature of human existence and inspiring reflections on life’s journey, empathy, and connection. Compelling narratives, exquisite cinematography, and moving performances highlight the intricate nature of love and grief, transcending cultural barriers.