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66% Critic Match
Besieged
“Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.”
6.6 / 10• 1998• 1h 33m•R• Italian
DramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Thandiwe Newton
Shandurai
Lead
David Thewlis
Jason Kinsky
Claudio Santamaria
Agostino
JC
John C. Ojwang
Singer
Massimo De Rossi
Patient
Veronica Lazăr
Piano Buyer
PO
Paul Osul
Piano Buyer
GM
Gianfranco Mazzoni
Piano Buyer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bernardo Bertolucci's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Besieged is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
