

Dormant Beauty
2012, Italian. Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
A mosaic of several intertwined stories questioning the meaning of life, love and hope, set during the last six days in the life of Eluana Englaro, a young woman who spent 17 years in a vegetative state.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Marco BellocchioDirector
- Isabelle HuppertDivina Madre
- Alba RohrwacherMaria
- Toni ServilloUliano Beffardi
- Maya SansaRossa
- Michele RiondinoRoberto
- Pier Giorgio BellocchioDr. Pallido
- Gianmarco TognazziMarito della Divina Madre
- Brenno PlacidoFederico
- Fabrizio FalcoPipino
- Gigio MorraIl persuasore
- Federica FracassiMadre
- Roberto HerlitzkaLo psichiatra
Details
- Released
- 1 September 2012
- Original title
- Bella addormentata
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Marco Bellocchio, Stefano Rulli, Veronica Raimo
- Budget
- $5.7M
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Dormant Beauty: quick answers
Is Dormant Beauty worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dormant Beauty?
Dormant Beauty runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Dormant Beauty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dormant Beauty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dormant Beauty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dormant Beauty yet.
Which OTT platform is Dormant Beauty on?
Dormant Beauty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dormant Beauty?
If you liked Dormant Beauty, try Eleanor the Great, The Truth About Emanuel, The House on Carroll Street.
Who directed Dormant Beauty?
Dormant Beauty (2012) was directed by Marco Bellocchio and stars Isabelle Huppert, Alba Rohrwacher, Toni Servillo.