Identification of a Woman
Movie director Niccolò has just been left by his wife. Subsequently he embarks on an obsessive relationship with a young woman who eventually leaves him and disappears while searching for her, he meets a variety of other willing girls. This gives him the idea of making a movie about women's relationships. He starts to search for a woman who can play the leading part in the movie.
Where to watch Identification of a Woman in United States
Can I watch Identification of a Woman in United States? Yes — you can stream Identification of a Woman in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is Identification of a Woman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
About Identification of a Woman
Identification of a Woman is a 1982 Italian-language drama and romance film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. The cast is led by Tomas Milian, Daniela Silverio, Christine Boisson. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Identification of a Woman was produced by Gaumont, RAI, and Iter Film and made in France and Italy. It was released on October 15, 1982, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Writers
- Gérard Brach, Michelangelo Antonioni, Tonino Guerra
- Release date
- October 15, 1982
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Gaumont, RAI, Iter Film
Identification of a Woman cast & crew
Identification of a Woman was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and written by Gérard Brach, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Tonino Guerra.
The cast features Tomas Milian as Nicolo, Daniela Silverio as Mavi, Christine Boisson as Ida, Lara Wendel as Girl in Swimming Pool, Veronica Lazăr as Carla, and Enrica Antonioni as Nadia (as Enrica Fico).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Carlo Di Palma and it was produced by Antonio Macri and Giorgio Nocella.
Is Identification of a Woman worth watching?
Identification of a Woman holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 84 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Identification of a Woman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Identification of a Woman
Tomas Milian
Nicolo
Daniela Silverio
Mavi
Christine Boisson
Ida
Lara Wendel
Girl in Swimming Pool
Veronica Lazăr
Carla
Enrica Antonioni
Nadia (as Enrica Fico)
Sandra Monteleoni
Mavi's sister
Marcel Bozzuffi
Mario
Gianpaolo Saccarola
The Gorilla
Stefania D'Amario
Landlady's Friend
Identification of a Woman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Identification of a Woman in United States?
Identification of a Woman is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Identification of a Woman on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Identification of a Woman is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Identification of a Woman in?
Identification of a Woman is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Identification of a Woman?
Identification of a Woman runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Identification of a Woman rated?
Identification of a Woman is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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