The Gift (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, The Gift is a documentary film directed by Giuliano Fratini, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. After the release of "Nostalgia", Andrei Tarkovsky runs out his Soviet authorities permission to work abroad: he has to go back home. But he understands from the messages of some friends and colleagues that his life in Russia would be even tougher than before. So he then decides to break with Soviet authorities and, a year before the Milan Conference of 1984 during which he will announce publicly his decision, he leaves his friends that are hosting him in Rome and takes refuge in a secret location.
Who’s in it. The Gift stars Enrica Antonioni as Self, Donatella Baglivo as Self, Manolo Bolognini as Self and Angela Floris as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gift page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gift (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Gift?
- The Gift stars Enrica Antonioni, Donatella Baglivo, Manolo Bolognini, Angela Floris and Roberto Formigoni.
- When was The Gift released?
- The Gift was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.