Manual of Love 2

2007 2h 5m IT

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 293

RomanceComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Paralyzed from a crash, Nicola falls for his physiotherapist Lucia. Franco and Manuela seek fertility treatment in Barcelona. Filippo and Fosco, a gay couple, plan their wedding. Ernesto, a waiter, has an affair with Spanish cook Cecilia.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Carlo Verdone
Ernesto
Monica Bellucci
Lucia
Riccardo Scamarcio
Nicola
Fabio Volo
Franco
Sergio Rubini
Fosco
Antonio Albanese
Filippo
Claudio Bisio
DJ Fulvio
Barbora Bobuľová
Manuela

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giovanni Veronesi
Writers: Ugo Chiti, Giovanni Veronesi, Andrea Agnello
Languages: Italian, Spanish
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, Spanish.

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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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4 / 8

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 Monica Bellucci and Riccardo Scamarcio carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0847745 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

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

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 19 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, Spanish.
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 Monica Bellucci and Riccardo Scamarcio carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0847745 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Tani Canevari
Original score: Paolo Buonvino
Editing: Claudio Di Mauro
Makeup / hair: Alessandro Bertolazzi
Runtime: 125 min · 2h 5m
Status: Released
Box office: $27,833,482
Original language: IT
IMDB: Manual of Love 2 (2007)

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.