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  1. Besieged (Italian title: L'assedio) is a 1998 film by Bernardo Bertolucci starring Thandie Newton and David Thewlis. The film is based on the short story "The Siege" by James Lasdun and was supposed to be a 60-minute teleplay until Bertolucci chose to expand it.

  2. Feb 5, 1999 · Besieged: Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. With Thandiwe Newton, David Thewlis, Claudio Santamaria, John C. Ojwang. While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband.

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    • Drama, Romance
    • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • 1999-02-05
  3. Besieged. Mild-mannered composer Jason Kinsky (David Thewlis) hires Shandurai (Thandie Newton), a medical student and recent immigrant from Africa, to work as a part-time maid in his home. As the ...

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    • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • R
    • Thandiwe Newton
  4. Film; Besieged. Monday 10 September 2012. Share. Copy Link. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp. Written by TCh. Advertising. Time Out says. Shandurai (Newton), an African refugee in Rome ...

  5. Watch on Amazon Video. R 1 hr 33 min May 21st, 1999 Romance, Drama. When an African dictator jails her husband, Shandurai goes into exile in Italy, studying medicine and keeping house for Mr ...

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    • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • R
    • Thandiwe Newton
  6. Besieged (1998) 6.8 (5.3k)-PG- ... The rest of the film plays out the implications of this scene and leaves Shandurai with a choice. Videos: Trailers, Teasers ...

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  8. Director, Writer. James Lasdun. Story. Clare Peploe. Writer. When an African dictator jails her husband, Shandurai goes into exile in Italy, studying medicine and keeping house for Mr. Kinsky, an eccentric English pianist and composer. She lives in one room of his Roman palazzo. He besieges her with flowers, gifts, and music, declaring ...

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