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Cast
François Cluzet
as Stendhal
Isabella Ferrari
as Josephine
Margherita Buy
as Countess Gabriella Nencini
Giancarlo Giannini
as Count Nencini
Pierfrancesco Favino
as Rossini
Teresa Saponangelo
as Rosa
Gianni Fantoni
as Rossini's agent
Antonio Acampora
as Cast
Gianni Federico
as Cast
Francesco Maria Dominedò
as Di Giacchino
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes5
DirectorNae Caranfil
WritersNae Caranfil
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSweet Idleness
About Sweet Idleness
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.
Directed by Nae Caranfil, Sweet Idleness leans on a strong ensemble — François Cluzet, Isabella Ferrari, Margherita Buy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1999.
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