Behind the Doors of Umberto Eco
Oct 10 2012
•1h 52m
•Documentary, TV Movie
Umberto Eco, the author of best-selling novels who passed away in February 2016, unveils the secrets behind his undertakings and novels.
Cast
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Umberto Eco
Himself
Renate Eco-Ramge
Herself
Teri Wehn-Damisch
Narrator (voice)
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