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Leopardi
Overview
In 19th-century Italy, Giacomo Leopardi channels his debilitating illness and isolation into poetry.
Director and cast
- Mario Martone Director
- Elio Germano as Giacomo Leopardi
- Michele Riondino as Antonio Ranieri
- Massimo Popolizio as Monaldo Leopardi
- Anna Mouglalis as Fanny Targioni-Tozzetti
- Isabella Ragonese Cast
- Valerio Binasco as Pietro Giordani
- Paolo Graziosi Cast
- Iaia Forte Cast
- Federica De Cola Cast
- Sandro Lombardi Cast
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