Besieged (1999)

  • R
  • 05/21/1999 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 33m

Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.

Overview

While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.

Bernardo Bertolucci

Director, Writer

Clare Peploe

Writer

James Lasdun

Story

Cast

Thandiwe Newton's headshot

Thandiwe Newton

Shandurai
David Thewlis's headshot

David Thewlis

Jason Kinsky
Claudio Santamaria's headshot

Claudio Santamaria

Agostino
John C. Ojwang's headshot

John C. Ojwang

Singer
Massimo De Rossi's headshot

Massimo De Rossi

Patient
Veronica Lazăr's headshot

Veronica Lazăr

piano buyer
Elena Perino's headshot

Elena Perino

Child at concert

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