Free the Fish

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Free the Fish
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Directed by Cristina Comencini
Starring Laura Morante
Cinematography Roberto Forza
Edited byJacopo Quadri
Release date
  • 2000 (2000)
Language Italian

Free the Fish (Italian : Liberate i pesci!) is a 2000 Italian comedy film directed by Cristina Comencini. [1] The film was nominated to three Nastro d'Argento awards. [2]

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References

  1. David Rooney (February 6, 2000). "Review: 'Free the Fish'". Variety . Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  2. "Cinema: Nastri D'Argento, L'Elenco Delle Candidature". Adnkronos . June 3, 2000. Retrieved 26 March 2014.