DAN FANTE AN AMERICAN WRITER (2004)
Overview
A short documentary by Flavio Sciolé: in Potenza, Italy, Dan Fante (writer/novelist/poet and son of legendary author John Fante) is interviewed by Flavio Sciolé (with Anna Battista as an interpreter).
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | it |
| Popularity | 0.044 |
Directed By
Flavio Sciolè
Crew
Flavio Sciolè
Daniele Sterpetti
Flavio Sciolè
Dj Batman
R. L. Noize Duo
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