Leopardi
Seen it?2014 | 137 min | Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Elephant Man or Temple Grandin, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 19th-century Italy, Giacomo Leopardi channels his debilitating illness and isolation into poetry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Venice award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mario Martone
- Elio GermanoGiacomo Leopardi
- Michele RiondinoAntonio Ranieri
- Massimo PopolizioMonaldo Leopardi
- Anna MouglalisFanny Targioni-Tozzetti
- Valerio BinascoPietro Giordani
- Paolo GraziosiCarlo Antici
- Iaia ForteMrs. Rosa
- Sandro LombardiFather Vincenzo
- Raffaella GiordanoAdelaide Antici Leopardi
- Edoardo NatoliCarlo Leopardi