
Behind the White Glasses
Documentary
Overview
It is a musical portrait that shines a spotlight on unknown aspects of the creative, visionary and groundbreaking talent of filmmaker and writer, Lina Wertmüller.
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Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller
Self
Lina Wertmüller
Self


Massimo Wertmüller
Massimo Wertmüller
Self
Massimo Wertmüller
Self


Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self


Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren
Self
Sophia Loren
Self


Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
Self
Harvey Keitel
Self


Rutger Hauer
Rutger Hauer
Self
Rutger Hauer
Self


Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja Kinski
Self
Nastassja Kinski
Self


Giancarlo Giannini
Giancarlo Giannini
Self
Giancarlo Giannini
Self


Rita Pavone
Rita Pavone
Self
Rita Pavone
Self


Roberto Herlitzka
Roberto Herlitzka
Self
Roberto Herlitzka
Self
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