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The Great Beauty (Italian: La grande bellezza [la ˈɡrande belˈlettsa]) is a 2013 art drama film co-written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Filming took place in Rome starting on 9 August 2012. It premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival where it was screened in competition for the Palme d'Or.
Mar 14, 2014 · A 65-year-old journalist and writer reflects on his life and Rome's nightlife after a shock from the past. The film won an Oscar and explores themes of beauty, absurdity, and mortality.
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- Drama
- Paolo Sorrentino
- 2014-03-14
A character study of a writer who mocks and mingles with Rome's elite, but seeks inspiration and romance. The film is a Fellini-esque and Sorrentino-esque blend of comedy, drama and visual beauty, starring Toni Servillo.
The Great Beauty 2013 2h 22m Comedy Drama List 91% Tomatometer 135 Reviews 81% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings An aging writer bitterly recollects his passionate youth.
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- Toni Servillo
- Paolo Sorrentino
- Comedy, Drama
The Great Beauty. Jump to Edit. Summaries. Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.
Nov 14, 2013 · The Great Beauty. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Drama. Not Rated. 2h 21m. By Manohla Dargis. Nov. 14, 2013. The first time you see Jep Gambardella, the Roman sensualist...
A Felliniesque tale of decadence and lost love by Paolo Sorrentino, starring Toni Servillo as a journalist who rediscovers Rome. The Criterion edition includes new interviews, deleted scenes, and an essay by Phillip Lopate.
