Bread and Tulips (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bread and Tulips is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Silvio Soldini, starring Bruno Ganz and Licia Maglietta. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $9.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Silvio Soldini
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- First Look International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bread and Tulips About?
The premise of Bread and Tulips without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A woman on a family trip is mistakenly left behind at a rest stop and embarks on an unplanned journey, leading her to a charming small town. There, she begins to question her existing relationships and discovers a newfound sense of independence. Finding comfort in the vibrant beauty of tulips, she forms unexpected bonds and embraces a fresh start, ultimately finding solace and happiness in her unexpected freedom.
Bread and Tulips Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- f rated
- italy
- amateur detective
- bus
- housewife
- waiter
- flower shop
- plumber
- mistress
- cleavage
- hitchhiking
- strega
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- cell phone
- plant in title
- food in title
- accordion player
- running away
- mother son relationship
- friendship
- detective
- clumsiness
- venice italy
- accordion
- toilet
- massage
- private investigator
- restaurant
- grandson
- apartment
- holiday
- noose
- dream
- dance restaurant
- houseboat
- suicide attempt
- birthday
Bread and Tulips Cast
Bruno Ganz leads the cast, with Licia Maglietta. Directed by Silvio Soldini.
- Director Silvio Soldini
More from Silvio Soldini
More films directed by Silvio Soldini, best-rated first: Giorni e nuvole, Come Undone, 3/19 and Emma.
Bread and Tulips Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bread and Tulips 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 71% User score
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Bread and Tulips Plot Summary
What happens in Bread and Tulips from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rosalba Barletta, a housewife hailing from Pescara, Italy, finds herself unexpectedly stranded during a family vacation. Rather than waiting for her controlling and unfaithful husband, she decides to hitchhike her way back home. However, she makes an impulsive detour to the enchanting city of Venice. As she arrives in this beautiful lagoon city, she quickly realizes her money is running low and seeks accommodation with the charming restaurant maître d’hôtel, Fernando Girasole, an elderly Icelander who speaks Italian in an elegant, literary manner.
Full summary
The whole story of Bread and Tulips, scene by scene
Bread and Tulips Box Office
Bread and Tulips grossed $9.7 million worldwide. $5.3 million came from the US and Canada and $4.4 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.3M
- International
- $4.4M
Bread and Tulips Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bread and Tulips.
How Well Do You Know Bread and Tulips?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Rosalba Barletta do after abandoning her husband's grip?
Cars in Bread and Tulips
15 cars on screen, including the 1979 Ford Club Wagon and the 1998 BMW M Roadster E36/7.
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1979 Ford Club Wagon Important role -
1998 BMW M Roadster E36/7 Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Crown Security Coach Minor role
Bread and Tulips Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Pain, tulipes et comédie” and “Pão e Tulipas”.
- Also known as
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- Pain, tulipes et comédie
- Pão e Tulipas
- Pan y tulipanes
- 빵과 튤립
- Brot & Tulpen
- Leipää ja tulppaaneja
- Ψωμί και Τουλίπες
- ベニスで恋して
- 逐夢鬱金香
- Brød og tulipaner
- Bröd och tulpaner
- Tangó és tulipán
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- Brot und Tulpen
- Хлеб и тюльпаны
- לחם אהבה ושושנים
- 緣來我可以
- 面包与郁金香
- Chléb a tulipány
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Bread and Tulips FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Bread and Tulips, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bread and Tulips?
Bread and Tulips runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Bread and Tulips released?
Bread and Tulips was released on July 27, 2001.
Who directed Bread and Tulips?
Bread and Tulips was directed by Silvio Soldini.
More films by Silvio Soldini Who is in the cast of Bread and Tulips?
Bread and Tulips stars Bruno Ganz and Licia Maglietta.
How much did Bread and Tulips make at the box office?
Bread and Tulips grossed $9.7 million worldwide ($5.3 million domestic, $4.4 million international).
How is Bread and Tulips rated?
Bread and Tulips has 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Bread and Tulips have a post-credit scene?
No. Bread and Tulips has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bread and Tulips in?
The original language of Bread and Tulips is Italian.
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