The Birth of the Leopard (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, The Birth of the Leopard is a documentary film directed by Luigi Falorni, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The only novel written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, The Leopard (Il Gattopardo, 1958), just like its screen adaptation by Luchino Visconti, is considered a masterpiece. This film tells about the life of Tomasi and his German-Baltic wife Alexandra von Wolff-Stomersee – their unusual love story. The chaos of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and World War II forced Alexandra to leave St. Petersburg and later on – the family's castle in Stāmeriena, Latvia. During the war, in 1943, she fled to her husband in Palermo, where she would live until the day she died.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Birth of the Leopard sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Birth of the Leopard page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birth of the Leopard (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Birth of the Leopard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Birth of the Leopard worth watching?
- The Birth of the Leopard holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Birth of the Leopard released?
- The Birth of the Leopard was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.