Sweet Idleness
1999, French. Directed by Nae Caranfil.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 31 March 1999
- Original title
- Dolce far niente
- Country
- Belgium, France, Italy, Romania
- Written by
- Nae Caranfil
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How long is Sweet Idleness?
Sweet Idleness runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Sweet Idleness have a post-credits scene?
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Sweet Idleness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sweet Idleness on?
Sweet Idleness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 March 1999. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweet Idleness?
If you liked Sweet Idleness, try Somewhere in Queens, Bye Bye Morons, César.
Who directed Sweet Idleness?
Sweet Idleness (1999) was directed by Nae Caranfil and stars François Cluzet, Isabella Ferrari, Margherita Buy.