My True Brilliant Friend

Dec 6, 2018

1h 15m

★ 8.6

Overview

A unique portrayal of two young amateur actresses embarking on a journey that will forever change their lives as they star in the most eagerly anticipated new show of 2018, Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

HBO

HBO Documentary Films

Fremantle Media International

Wildside

Nexo Digital

RAI

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Cast

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Gaia Girace

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Margherita Mazzucco

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Saverio Costanzo

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Ludovica Nasti

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Elisa del Genio

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My True Brilliant Friend

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