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Sweet Idleness

19991h 59mNae Caranfil

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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.

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What is Sweet Idleness (1999) about?

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.

Who stars in Sweet Idleness?

Sweet Idleness stars François Cluzet (Stendhal), Isabella Ferrari (Josephine), Margherita Buy (Countess Gabriella Nencini), Giancarlo Giannini (Count Nencini), Pierfrancesco Favino (Rossini). The film was directed by Nae Caranfil.

How long is Sweet Idleness?

Sweet Idleness has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

Where can I watch Sweet Idleness?

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