Twice Born 2012
“A story of love. A story of war. A story of life.”
What is Twice Born?
Twice Born is a 2012 drama film directed by Sergio Castellitto, starring Penélope Cruz and Emile Hirsch, which combines elements of romance and war. Set against the backdrop of the siege of Sarajevo and the Bosnian conflict, the film follows a mother who brings her teenage son to the city where his father died years prior.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 13, 2012
- Studios
- Alien Produzioni, Medusa Film, Picomedia
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
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Overview
Twice Born is a 2012 drama film directed by Sergio Castellitto, starring Penélope Cruz and Emile Hirsch, which combines elements of romance and war. Set against the backdrop of the siege of Sarajevo and the Bosnian conflict, the film follows a mother who brings her teenage son to the city where his father died years prior.
The film explores themes of love, life, and war through a full-throttle melodrama. With a runtime of two hours and seven minutes, it delivers an emotionally intense narrative centered on an ill-starred romance shaped by historical conflict.
Should you watch it?
“A mother and her teenage son travel to Sarajevo to confront ghosts of the Bosnian conflict.”
- It features a story of love, war, and life.
- It stars Penélope Cruz and Emile Hirsch.
- It is directed by Sergio Castellitto.
- It employs a full-throttle melodrama style that may not suit viewers seeking understated drama.
Watch it if you are interested in a drama exploring romance and war against the backdrop of the siege of Sarajevo.
The tone is intensely dramatic, the pacing moves through a full-throttle melodrama, and it is suited for viewers seeking a war-torn romance.
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Is Twice Born worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of intense romantic dramas directed by Sergio Castellitto and starring Penélope Cruz and Emile Hirsch.
What is the runtime or binge duration of Twice Born?
The film has a runtime of two hours and seven minutes.
Does Twice Born have essential episodes?
Twice Born is a feature film rather than a series, so it does not contain episodes.
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