My Dad Is 100 Years Old

My Dad Is 100 Years Old

2006 · 17 min · ★ 7.1 · Documentary, Drama, Comedy

A short film in which Isabella Rossellini discusses the life and work of her father, Roberto Rossellini.

Directed by Guy Maddin · Written by Isabella Rossellini

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