Italian for Beginners
2000, Danish. Directed by Lone Scherfig.
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Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lone ScherfigDirector
- Anders W. BerthelsenAndreas
- Anette StøvelbækOlympia
- Ann Eleonora JørgensenKaren
- Peter GantzlerJørgen Mortensen
- Lars KaalundHal-Finn
- Sara Indrio JensenGiulia
- Karen-Lise MynsterEjendomsmægler
- Rikke WölckSygeplejerske
- Elsebeth SteentoftKvinde i kirke
- Bent MejdingPastor Wredmann
- Lene TiemrothKarens mor
- Claus GervingKlaus Graversen
Details
- Released
- 7 December 2000
- Original title
- Italiensk for begyndere
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Lone Scherfig
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $16M
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Italian for Beginners: quick answers
Is Italian for Beginners worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Italian for Beginners?
Italian for Beginners runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Italian for Beginners have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Italian for Beginners. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Italian for Beginners parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Italian for Beginners on?
Italian for Beginners isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Italian for Beginners?
If you liked Italian for Beginners, try Breaking the Waves, La Vie de Bohème, The Best Man's Wedding.
Who directed Italian for Beginners?
Italian for Beginners (2000) was directed by Lone Scherfig and stars Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen.