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Puccini for Beginners (2006)

2006-09-02 · 1h 22m · EN
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A love triangle of operatic proportions.

When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lover, Grace, and convinces Allegra to continue their affair. When Allegra meets Grace, sparks fly, and she begins a parallel romance, unaware that her new lover is the woman Philip left to be with her.

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Maria MaggentiDirector, Writer
Box office
$89.4K

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Top billed cast

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Elizabeth ReaserElizabeth ReaserAllegraGretchen MolGretchen MolGraceJustin KirkJustin KirkPhilipJulianne NicholsonJulianne NicholsonSamanthaJennifer DundasJennifer DundasMollyTina BenkoTina BenkoNellBrian LetscherBrian LetscherJeffKate SimsesKate SimsesVivianNick SullivanNick SullivanGregWill BozarthWill BozarthJimmyKen BarnettKen BarnettCatering BossJames RansoneJames RansoneLone Guy at Bistro

Keywords

Woman directorLesbian relationshipLove triangleMale homosexualityExtramarital affairIndependent film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityWoman Director · Lesbian Relationship · Love TriangleMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about Puccini for Beginners

What is Puccini for Beginners about?

When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lover, Grace, and convinces Allegra to continue their affair. When Allegra meets Grace, sparks fly, and she begins a parallel romance, unaware that her new lover is the woman Philip left to be with her.

How long is Puccini for Beginners?

Puccini for Beginners has a runtime of 82 minutes.