His Secret Life

His Secret Life

2001 · 106 min · IT · R · 7.3 (608 votes)
Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · Starring Margherita Buy, Stefano Accorsi, Serra Yılmaz, Gabriel Garko, Erika Blanc, Andrea Renzi · Music Andrea Guerra
DramaRomance

When Antonia's husband Massimo is killed in a car accident, she accidentally discovers that he has been having a same-sex affair with a produce wholesaler named Michele.

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A quiet, devastating exploration of love's hidden complexities and the shattering impact of revealed secrets. It's a film that lingers, prompting deep reflection on loss and the multifaceted nature of human connection.

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aidsaffectationmale homosexualityfamilyangrycandidgay themeadmiringadoringambiguousambivalentamusedappreciativeapprovingawestruck
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