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Key Features:
Existentialism, Identity, Decision making, Self-discovery, Philosophical, Introspection, Psychological
Tone:
serious, poetic
Target Audience:
Arthouse film enthusiasts, Viewers interested in philosophical themes, Those who enjoy experimental cinema, Fans of thought-provoking dramas
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Confusion

Somebody to Love

2025-02-20
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How much do we really know about ourselves when we make a decision? What if there are multiple versions of our I within us, each with something to say?

Genres
Comedy, Romance
Cast
Edoardo Leo, Pilar Fogliati, Emanuela Fanelli, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Claudia Pandolfi, Vittoria Puccini, Marco Giallini, Maurizio Lastrico, Rocco Papaleo, Claudio Santamaria
Crew
Paolo Genovese, Francesco Piccolo, Isabella Aguilar, Lucia Calamaro, Paolo Costella, Flaminia Gressi, Paolo Genovese, Paolo Genovese
Rating
7.212(506 votes)
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