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Luna e l'altra

Luna e l'altra

19963.91h 40m

Overview

Luna is an endearingly prudish teacher in Milan, who lives with her grumpy father. Often teased by students and co-workers alike, her only ally is the janitor, Angelo, who harbors a secret crush on Luna. When a carnival comes to town, Luna meets a man who possesses a magic lamp, which he uses to free her "shadow self." This doppelganger is Luna's polar opposite, whose presence poses both a problem and an opportunity for Luna.

Directed by Maurizio Nichetti
Written by Nello Correale, Stefano Albé, Maurizio Nichetti
Produced by Ernesto Di Sarro
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Top Cast

Maurizio Nichetti

Maurizio Nichetti

Angelo Franchini

Iaia Forte

Iaia Forte

Luna di Capua / Shadow

Aurelio Fierro

Aurelio Fierro

Luna's father

Luigi Maria Burruano

Luigi Maria Burruano

Direttore

Ivano Marescotti

Ivano Marescotti

Teacher Caimi

Alberto Azarya

Alberto Azarya

Professore

Maddalena Ischiale

Maddalena Ischiale

Prostitute

Eva Robin's

Eva Robin's

La donna barbuta, madre di Mjscia

Luciano Manzalini

Luciano Manzalini

Il mago Igor

Eraldo Turra

Eraldo Turra

Turi, il macellaio

About Luna e l'altra

Luna e l'altra is a comedy, fantasy film released in 1996. Directed by Maurizio Nichetti, it stars Maurizio Nichetti, Iaia Forte, Aurelio Fierro. Luna is an endearingly prudish teacher in Milan, who lives with her grumpy father. Often teased by students and co-workers alike, her only ally is the janitor, Angelo, who harbors a secret crush on Luna. When a carnival comes to town, Luna meets a man who possesses a magic lamp, which he uses to free her "shadow self." This doppelganger is Luna's polar opposite, whose presence poses both a problem and an opportunity for Luna.

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