A Beautiful Vacation
Dec 23 2006
•1h 55m
•Documentary
This 2006 documentary was filmed on the occasion of director Dino Risi's ninetieth birthday. It features interviews with his collaborators, friends, and family, as well as Risi himself, who talks candidly about his personal successes and the obstacles he has faced.
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Dino Risi
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Monica Bellucci
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Umberto Eco
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Giancarlo Giannini
Self
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