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Baaria (2009)
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In 1920s Bagheria, Giuseppe 'Peppino' Torrenuova works as a shepherd to financially help his poor family. Over the next fifty years, Giuseppe's life, as well as the life of the village, is observed. Giuseppe grows up, joins the Communist Party, marries a local girl, has children, and forges a political career for himself.
Cast
Francesco Sciannaas Peppino
Margareth Madèas Mannina
Lina Sastrias Tana
Ángela Molinaas Sarina adulta
Nicole Grimaudoas Sarina
Salvatore Ficarraas Nino Terranuova
Valentino Piconeas Luigi Scalia
Gaetano Aronicaas Ciccio Terranuova
Marco Iermanòas Pietro da Ragazzo
Lollo Francoas don Giacinto
Gisella Marengoas Matilde
Raoul Bovaas giornalista romano
Aldo Baglioas affarista
Paolo Brigugliaas maestro di catechismo
Facts
| Release date | September 25, 2009 |
| Runtime | 160 min (2h 40m) — longer as the 2009 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Original title | Baarìa |
| Language | IT |
| Budget | $30,000,000 |
| Box office | $16,017,513 (0.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt1081935 |
More from Giuseppe Tornatore
Cinema Paradiso1988 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 4m
The Legend of 19001998 · ★ 8.2 · 2h 50m
The Best Offer2013 · ★ 7.8 · 2h 11m
Malena2000 · ★ 7.6 · 1h 48m
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Moonrise Kingdom2012 · ★ 7.7 · 1h 34m
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Questions
How long is Baaria?
Baaria runs 160 minutes (2h 40m), which is long for a comedy — plan for it.
Is Baaria worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 668 votes, which places it #62 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 75%) and #615 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Baaria?
Baaria was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cinema Paradiso (1988), The Legend of 1900 (1998), The Best Offer (2013).
Who stars in Baaria?
Francesco Scianna as Peppino; Margareth Madè as Mannina; Lina Sastri as Tana; Ángela Molina as Sarina adulta; Nicole Grimaudo as Sarina; Salvatore Ficarra as Nino Terranuova.
Where can I watch the trailer for Baaria?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69213.