Sweet Dreams
2016, Italian. Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Marco BellocchioDirector
- Valerio MastandreaMassimo
- Bérénice BejoElisa
- Guido CaprinoPère de Massimo
- Emmanuelle DevosMadre di Enrico
- Fabrizio GifuniAthos Giovanni
- Roberto HerlitzkaEttore
- Miriam LeoneAgnese
- Barbara RonchiMère de Massimo
- Piera Degli EspostiMadre di Simone
- Linda MesserklingerAnita
- Pier Giorgio BellocchioDesperado
- Giulio BrogiCavalieri
Details
- Released
- 10 November 2016
- Original title
- Fai bei sogni
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Valia Santella, Edoardo Albinati, Marco Bellocchio
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Sweet Dreams: quick answers
Is Sweet Dreams worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sweet Dreams?
Sweet Dreams runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Sweet Dreams have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sweet Dreams. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sweet Dreams parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sweet Dreams yet.
Which OTT platform is Sweet Dreams on?
Sweet Dreams isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 November 2016. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweet Dreams?
If you liked Sweet Dreams, try Rabbit Hole, Bravetown, The Lovely Bones.
Who directed Sweet Dreams?
Sweet Dreams (2016) was directed by Marco Bellocchio and stars Valerio Mastandrea, Bérénice Bejo, Guido Caprino.