Grazia, La (EN subs)

Director Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty, Youth) is back with his new, breathtaking film La Grazia, in which Toni Servillo once again takes on a powerful leading role. He plays an Italian President who, in his final term, must make a few crucial decisions whilst also coming to terms with the loss of his wife.

President Mariano De Santis’s (Toni Servillo) term of office is drawing to a close. In the echoing halls of the presidential palace, he leads a lonely existence, mourning the loss of his wife. Before returning to ordinary life, De Santis must decide on two major issues still before him: pardon requests from controversial prisoners and an euthanasia bill. His moral objections clash with human desires. What will be his legacy to his beloved Italy?

Sorrentino captures his story in stunning imagery and does not shy away from surrendering to the music from time to time. Just like his protagonist. La Grazia was the opening film at the Venice Film Festival, where Toni Servillo received the award for Best Actor. ‘Sorrentino has made some beauties in his career. This is one of his best’ (Deadline).