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Key Features:
Psychiatrist, Midlife crisis, Jewish culture, Comedy, Eccentricity, Self-discovery, Unlikely friendship
Tone:
humorous, witty
Target Audience:
Comedy viewers, Character-driven stories, Jewish culture enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:
Depression → Amusement → Acceptance

Let Yourself Go

2017-04-13
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Depressed Jewish shrink Elia one day meets Claudia, a young and eccentric personal trainer.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Toni Servillo, Verónica Echegui, Carla Signoris, Luca Marinelli, Pietro Sermonti, Carlo Luca De Ruggieri, Valentina Carnelutti, Giulio Beranek, Vincenzo Nemolato, Odette Adado
Crew
Francesco Amato, Davide Lantieri, Davide Lantieri, Francesco Bruni, Francesco Amato, Francesco Bruni, Francesco Amato
Rating
6.1(174 votes)
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