The Tiger and the Snow (2005): movie guide

What is The Tiger and the Snow about?

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?

Cast highlights

The Tiger and the Snow features Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno, Nicoletta Braschi, Emilia Fox, Giuseppe Battiston, Tom Waits. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2005-10-14. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (510 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Original language: it. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Tiger and the Snow?

The Tiger and the Snow is listed as Comedy, Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Tiger and the Snow?

The Tiger and the Snow runs about 114 minutes.

Who stars in The Tiger and the Snow?

Cast highlights include Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno, Nicoletta Braschi, Emilia Fox, Giuseppe Battiston, Tom Waits.

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