Ernesto
1979 · 1 h 34 min
Salvatore SamperiCast
Martin Halm Michele Placido 
Virna Lisi 
Turi Ferro 
Lara Wendel 
Gisela Hahn
Plot
In Trieste in the early 20th century, a young man has an affair with an older man and develops a sensual self-awareness, in a drama adapted from Umberto Saba.
Sinekatalog’s take
A sensual, delicate period drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Berlin International Film Festival 1979: Best Actor (Silver Bear for Best Actor) — Michele Placido
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (649 votes)
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