Tenderness 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Networks
- Pepito Produzioni, Comune di Napoli, Campania Film Commission
- Where to Stream
- Rai Play, Fetch TV, Netflix
What is Tenderness?
Tenderness is a 2017 Italian drama film directed by Gianni Amelio. Also titled La tenerezza and Tenerezza: Holding Hands, the film features a cast that includes Elio Germano, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Micaela Ramazzotti, Greta Scacchi, and Renato Carpentieri.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 24, 2017
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- Italy
- Studios
- Pepito Produzioni, Comune di Napoli, Campania Film Commission
- Revenue
- $2,410,469
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 223 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Pepito Produzioni, Comune di Napoli, Campania Film Commission
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Tenderness is a 2017 Italian drama film directed by Gianni Amelio. Also titled La tenerezza and Tenerezza: Holding Hands, the film features a cast that includes Elio Germano, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Micaela Ramazzotti, Greta Scacchi, and Renato Carpentieri. The story follows Lorenzo, a retired lawyer and self-declared misanthrope who has been living estranged from the rest of the world. Upon returning home to his top-floor apartment in Naples after receiving hospital treatment for a heart attack, Lorenzo encounters Michela on his way upstairs. The charming young woman has just moved into the facing apartment and finds herself locked out after forgetting her keys. Although normally cynical and grumpy and inclined to leave her to her fate, Lorenzo mellows under her spontaneous charm. He helps her and subsequently becomes friends with Michela, her husband Fabio, and their two children. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes and was released in Italy on April 24, 2017.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Tenderness worth watching?
Tenderness holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 223 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Tenderness and when was it released?
Tenderness is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed Tenderness?
Tenderness was directed by Gianni Amelio.
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