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Happy to Be Different

6.220141h 33mMovieDocumentary

The film takes us on a voyage to a hidden Italy rarely addressed on film: Gay Italy as it was lived in the 20th century, from the turn of the century up to the 80s. The documentary gives voice to those who personally had to bear the weight…

DirectorGianni Amelio
WriterGianni Amelio

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Cast · Directed by Gianni Amelio

GB
Glauco Bettera
GB
Giorgio Bongiovanni
NDNinetto Davoli
Ninetto Davoli
PPPaolo Poli
Paolo Poli

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