| Free the Fish | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Cristina Comencini |
| Starring | Laura Morante |
| Cinematography | Roberto Forza |
| Edited by | Jacopo Quadri |
Release date | 2000 |
| Language | Italian |
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