The Tiger and the Snow (2005)
Original title: La tigre e la neve
The Tiger and the Snow is a 2005 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Roberto Benigni, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno and Nicoletta Braschi.
Love and injury in time of war. Attilio de Giovanni teaches poetry in Italy. He has a romantic soul, and women love him. But he is in love with Vittoria, and the love is unrequited. Every night he dreams of marrying her, in his boxer shorts and t-shirt, as Tom Waits sings. Vittoria travels to Iraq with her friend, Fuad, a poet; they are there with the second Gulf War breaks out. Vittoria is injured. Attilio must get to her side, and then, as war rages around him, he must find her the medical care she needs. In war, does love conquer all?
Quick answers
What is The Tiger and the Snow about?
Love and injury in time of war. Attilio de Giovanni teaches poetry in Italy. He has a romantic soul, and women love him. But he is in love with Vittoria, and the love is unrequited. Every night he dreams of marrying her, in his boxer shorts and t-shirt, as Tom Waits sings. Vittoria travels to Iraq with her friend, Fuad, a poet; they are there with the second Gulf War breaks out. Vittoria is injured. Attilio must get to her side, and then, as war rages around him, he must find her the medical care she needs. In war, does love conquer all?
When was The Tiger and the Snow released?
The Tiger and the Snow was released on 14 October 2005.
How long is The Tiger and the Snow?
The Tiger and the Snow runs 1h 54m.
Who made The Tiger and the Snow?
The Tiger and the Snow was directed by Roberto Benigni.
Cast
- Roberto Benigni as Attilio de Giovanni
- Jean Reno as Fuad
- Nicoletta Braschi as Vittoria
- Emilia Fox as Nancy Browning
- Giuseppe Battiston as Ermanno
- Tom Waits as Self / Sè stesso
- Andrea Renzi as Dottor Guazzelli
- Lucia Poli as Signora Serao
- Gianfranco Varetto as Avvocato Scuotilancia
- Anna Pirri as Rosa
- Abdelhafid Metalsi as Dottore Salman
- Chiara Pirri as Emilia