Sweet Idleness

1999 1h 59m FR

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8.3

BANGER

★8.3TMDB · 6

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nae Caranfil
Writers: Nae Caranfil
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Romania

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Romania.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nae Caranfil, shot by Cristian Comeaga. 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 Nicola Piovani. 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 Maryline Monthieux 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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François Cluzet and Isabella Ferrari and Margherita Buy carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0175575 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nae Caranfil directs. Cristian Comeaga behind the camera. Nicola Piovani scores. Maryline Monthieux cuts. Produced in Belgium, France, Italy, Romania. Dialogue in French.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 4 countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Romania.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Nae Caranfil, shot by Cristian Comeaga. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nicola Piovani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Maryline Monthieux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7François Cluzet and Isabella Ferrari and Margherita Buy carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0175575 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.