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For decades, journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the glittering nightlife of Rome. Since the legendary success of his only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city's literary and elite social circles. But on his sixty-fifth birthday, Jep unexpectedly fin...
| Other Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | Italian |
| Language Notes: | In Italian, with optional subtitles in English. |
| Published: |
[Place of publication not identified] :
[Publisher not identified],
[2014]
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| Edition: | [Two-DVD special edition]. |
| Series: | Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ;
702. |
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| Summary: | For decades, journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the glittering nightlife of Rome. Since the legendary success of his only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city's literary and elite social circles. But on his sixty-fifth birthday, Jep unexpectedly finds himself taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries. |
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| Item Description: | Title from container. DVD release of the 2013 motion picture. Special features: New conversation between Sorrentino and Italian cultural critic Antonio Monda ; new interview with actor Toni Servillo ; new interview with screenwriter Contarello ; deleted scenes ; trailer ; booklet featuring an essay by critic Phillip Lopate. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (142 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet. |
| Format: | DVD ; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Production Credits: | Cinematography, Luca Bigazzi ; editor, Cristiano Travaglioli ; music, Lele Marchitelli. |
| ISBN: | 9781604658361 1604658363 |