Becoming Italian with Signora Enrica

Becoming Italian with Signora Enrica

A journey of culture, love, and discovering the Italian way of life.

2011•1h 47m•6.4/10

DramaComedy

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6.4/10(9)

A shy Turkish student, Ekin, goes to Italy for his studies. There, he meets Signora Enrica, a strong-willed Italian widow who agrees to host him in her home. At first reserved and cautious, Ekin gradually discovers her warmth, joie de vivre, and eccentricity. This encounter transforms his outlook on life, love, and freedom.

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Language

IT

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Signora Enrica

İsmail Hacıoğlu

İsmail Hacıoğlu

Ekin

Lavinia Longhi

Lavinia Longhi

Valentina

Teoman Kumbaracıbaşı

Teoman Kumbaracıbaşı

Giovanni

Nilay Cennetkuşu

Nilay Cennetkuşu

Maria

Fahriye Evcen

Fahriye Evcen

Young Signora Enrica

Levent Can

Levent Can

Francesco

Bedia Ener

Bedia Ener

Curious Neighbour

Acun Ilıcalı

Translator

Sema Çeyrekbaşı

Sema Çeyrekbaşı

Barbara

Murat Karasu

Murat Karasu

Ekin's Father

Galip Erdal

Galip Erdal

Postacı

Kemal Başar

Kemal Başar

Postacı

Askin Ceylan

Müzisyen

Didem Ellialtı

Didem Ellialtı

Tenant

Ozan Gençel

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