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Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.

6.6

1h 33m

1998

“Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.”

Synopsis

While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.

Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

DramaRomance

composerlovejailpianist

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Cast & Crew

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

as Shandurai

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

as Jason Kinsky

Claudio Santamaria

Claudio Santamaria

as Agostino

John C. Ojwang

as Singer

Massimo De Rossi

Massimo De Rossi

as Patient

Veronica Lazăr

Veronica Lazăr

as piano buyer

Elena Perino

Elena Perino

as Child at concert

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