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Behind the Doors of Umberto Eco

Behind the Doors of Umberto Eco

2012•52m•8.0/10
DocumentaryTV Movie

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8.0/10(2)

Umberto Eco, the author of best-selling novels who passed away in February 2016, unveils the secrets behind his undertakings and novels.

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Production

Cinétévé, ARTE

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Umberto Eco

Umberto Eco

Himself

Renate Eco-Ramge

Herself

Teri Wehn-Damisch

Teri Wehn-Damisch

Narrator (voice)

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