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202190 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Life Stories Family Dynamics

The Rossellinis

202190 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Alessandro Rossellini reflects on his family's legacy, exploring the unique dynamics and cultural significance of the Rossellini lineage in Italy.

Life Stories Family Dynamics

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Alessandro Rossellini

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Alessandro Rossellini reflects on his family's legacy, exploring the unique dynamics and cultural significance of the Rossellini lineage in Italy.

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Alessandro Rossellini

Alessandro Rossellinidirector

Andrea Paolo Massarawriter

Alessandro Rossellini

Alessandro Rosselliniwriter

Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.

Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.writer

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellinicast

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Alessandro Rossellini reflects on his family's legacy in "The Rossellinis." The 90-minute documentary features personal anecdotes and candid moments that reveal the relationships within this notable family. Set against a backdrop of Italian culture, the film combines elements of memoir and indie comedy. It captures the unique dynamics that have shaped the Rossellini lineage and examines how their stories continue to resonate today. Produced in Italy and Latvia, the film is presented in Italian.

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