Movie: Folle d'amore - Alda Merini

Top 10 Billed Cast

Laura Morante
Laura Morante

Alda Merini

Federico Cesari
Federico Cesari

Arnoldo Mosca Mondadori

Rosa Diletta Rossi
Rosa Diletta Rossi

Alda Merini giovane

Giorgio Marchesi
Giorgio Marchesi

Dottor Gabrici

Mariano Rigillo
Mariano Rigillo

Michele Pierri

Luca Cesa
Luca Cesa

Ettore Carniti

Sofia Black-D'Elia
Sofia Black-D'Elia

Alda Merini ragazza

Alessandro Fella
Alessandro Fella

Giorgio Manganelli

Ludovico Succio
Ludovico Succio

Giacinto Spagnoletti

Francesca Beggio
Francesca Beggio

Emilia Painelli Merini

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    The extraordinary life of the great poet Alda Merini: from mental illness to motherhood, from impossible loves to access to culture and fame. An unprecedented and fascinating portrait of a contemporary icon.

  • Release Date

    2023-12-01

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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    Italiano
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