The Book Junkie
The Book Junkie
1997, Italian. Directed by Pietro Reggiani.
A Donatello Award nominated short drama that illustrates a man's addiction to reading - and of the steps taken by some in society to limit this "habit".
- Runtime
- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1997
- Original title
- Asino che legge
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Pietro Reggiani
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How long is The Book Junkie?
The Book Junkie runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The Book Junkie on?
The Book Junkie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1997. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book Junkie?
If you liked The Book Junkie, try Gigi & Nate, Hardball, Gioia.
Who directed The Book Junkie?
The Book Junkie (1997) was directed by Pietro Reggiani and stars Pietro Bontempo, Marco Mete, Maria Paiato.