Berlinguer: I Love You

Berlinguer: I Love You

1977 · 95 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

A young poet falls in love with a sophisticated woman who hates poetry. But the poet wants to win her with poetry — and a bit of help from his mum.

Directed by Giuseppe Bertolucci · Written by Roberto Benigni

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