It was directed by Giovanni Veronesi, who made two sequels, Manuale d'amore 2 – Capitoli successivi in 2007, and Manuale d'amore 3 in 2011.
Tivo dúas secuelas, Manuale d'amore 2 – Capitoli successivi no 2007, e Manuale d'amore 3 no 2011.