

Behind the Doors of Umberto Eco
Genres
Overview
Umberto Eco, the author of best-selling novels who passed away in February 2016, unveils the secrets behind his undertakings and novels.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
52 min
Release Date
2012-10-10
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
8
Umberto Eco
Himself
Renate Eco-Ramge
Herself
Teri Wehn-Damisch
Narrator (voice)
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