Days of Nietzsche in Turin (Portuguese: Dias de Nietzsche em Turim) is a 2001 biographical-drama Brazilian film directed by Júlio Bressane about the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Plot
A cinematographic essay, without dialogues, about the months Friedrich Nietzsche spent in Turin, Italy, with narration quoted by his original writings. It was there that the philosopher wrote some of his most known books such as Ecce Homo and Twilight of the Idols.
Cast
Fernando Eiras as Friedrich Nietzsche
Paulo José
Tina Novelli
Mariana Ximenes
Leandra Leal
Paschoal Villaboin
Isabel Themudo
Awards and nominations
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize, 2003 (Brazil) – Nominated in category of Best Picture
Venice Film Festival, 2001 (Italy) – Winner of Filmcritica "Bastone Bianco" Award (Júlio Bressane).
Candango Trophy, 2001 – Winner of Best Screenplay (Rosa Dias and Júlio Bressane)