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My True Brilliant Friend (2018): Cast

My True Brilliant Friend (2018) movie poster

My True Brilliant Friend is a 2018 documentary directed by Clarissa Cappellani, starring Ludovica Nasti, Saverio Costanzo and Gaia Girace. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and was made on a reported $600,000 budget.

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My True Brilliant Friend (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Italian
Studio
HBO
Budget
$600K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My True Brilliant Friend About?

The premise of My True Brilliant Friend without spoilers.

Two young actresses take on the roles of a lifetime when they star in a television adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s acclaimed novel, My Brilliant Friend. The production becomes a transformative experience, profoundly impacting their lives both on and off screen as they navigate the challenges and rewards of portraying these complex characters.

My True Brilliant Friend Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • teen actress
  • first role
  • italy
  • naples italy
  • year 2016
  • casting
  • tv series
  • rehearsal
  • year 2017
  • film set
  • filmmaking
  • production
+4 more
  • year 2018
  • promotion
  • venice film festival
  • reference to elena ferrante
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Cast & crew

My True Brilliant Friend Cast

Ludovica Nasti leads the cast, with Saverio Costanzo and Gaia Girace. Directed by Clarissa Cappellani; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in My True Brilliant Friend

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Details

My True Brilliant Friend Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “La mia amica geniale” and “החברה הגאונה האמיתית שלי”.

Also known as
  • La mia amica geniale
  • החברה הגאונה האמיתית שלי
  • 我真正的天才女友

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FAQ

My True Brilliant Friend FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of My True Brilliant Friend, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My True Brilliant Friend?

My True Brilliant Friend runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was My True Brilliant Friend released?

My True Brilliant Friend was released on December 6, 2018.

Who directed My True Brilliant Friend?

My True Brilliant Friend was directed by Clarissa Cappellani.

Who is in the cast of My True Brilliant Friend?

My True Brilliant Friend stars Ludovica Nasti, Saverio Costanzo and Gaia Girace, among 5 credited actors.

What was the budget of My True Brilliant Friend?

My True Brilliant Friend had a reported budget of $600,000.

Does My True Brilliant Friend have a post-credit scene?

No. My True Brilliant Friend has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is My True Brilliant Friend in?

The original language of My True Brilliant Friend is Italian.

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