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Ernesto
Summary: 1911 Trieste, 17-year-old Ernesto explores his sexuality with a boy and a prostitute before pursuing music and finding himself torn between an intense friendship with young Emilio and desire for Emilio's twin sister Rachele.
Release Date: January 12, 1979
Director:
Salvatore Samperi
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
MPAA: R
Language: Italian
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