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La tigre e la neve

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Confirmed2005-10-146.77.0Trakt

Love and injury in time of war. Attilio de Giovanni teaches poetry in Italy. He has a romantic soul, and women love him. But he is in love with Vittoria, and the love is unrequited. Every night he dreams of marrying her, in his boxer shorts and t-shirt, as Tom Waits sings. Vittoria travels to Iraq with her friend, Fuad, a poet; they are there with the second Gulf War breaks out. Vittoria is injured. Attilio must get to her side, and then, as war rages around him, he must find her the medical care she needs. In war, does love conquer all?

The Tiger and the Snow is a 2005 Italian comedy-drama about an idealistic poetry teacher who travels to war-torn Iraq to rescue the woman he loves after she is injured. Directed by Roberto Benigni, the film blends romance and humor against the backdrop of the second Gulf War, exploring whether love can survive in the chaos of conflict.

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2005-10-14

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Trailer

El Tigre y la Nieve-The Tiger And The Snow (Trailer)

YouTube · 2008-03-24
FAQ

The Tiger and the Snow — frequently asked

When was The Tiger and the Snow released?

The film was released on October 14, 2005.

What is the main plot?

An Italian poetry teacher named Attilio travels to Iraq during the second Gulf War to find and help his injured love interest, Vittoria, who was caught in the conflict.

Who directed The Tiger and the Snow?

The film was directed by Roberto Benigni, who also stars in the lead role of Attilio de Giovanni.

Where can I watch this movie?

As a 2005 theatrical film, The Tiger and the Snow is available through various streaming services, rental platforms, and home video retailers; availability varies by region and changes over time.

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