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Il Divo

2008 · Movie · NR · 113 min · ★ 7.6 · 87% critics

Drama

In early ’90s Italy, a long-dominant, enigmatic political leader faces mounting pressure as shifting alliances, public suspicion, and a wave of accusations close in. As witnesses claim ties between power and organized crime, the story follows the tense mix of influence, loyalty, and uncertainty surrounding a figure who has survived every storm.

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Details
Years
2008
Release date
2008-05-28
Language
Italian
Rated
NR
Runtime
113 min
Critic score
87/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (1,187 votes)
About

If you enjoy stylish, morally murky political dramas that make you piece things together, this should click, especially if you liked Frost/Nixon or Jackie; Not for you if you want a straightforward, easy-to-follow true-story narrative.

Pros: gripping political intrigue; darkly witty tone; commanding lead performance | Cons: dense names and events; can feel confusing; emotionally distant at times

Themes

  • politics
  • italy
  • vatican (holy see)
  • 1970s
  • prime minister
  • biography
  • mafia
  • italian history
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • state crimes
  • cosa nostra
  • +3 more

Awards & recognition

  • David di DonatelloBest Make-up · 2009
  • David di DonatelloBest Visual Effects · 2009
  • David di DonatelloBest Hairstyling · 2009
  • David di DonatelloBest Actor · 2009
  • David di DonatelloBest Cinematography · 2009
Show all 21 awards →
  • European Film AwardBest Actor · 2008
  • Jury Prize · 2008
  • Academy AwardBest Makeup and Hairstyling · 2010 · nominated
  • BIFABest Foreign Independent Film · 2009 · nominated
  • David di DonatelloBest Hairstyling · 2009 · nominated
  • David di DonatelloBest Actor · 2009 · nominated
  • David di DonatelloBest Make-up · 2009 · nominated
  • David di DonatelloBest Film · 2009 · nominated
  • David di DonatelloBest Visual Effects · 2009 · nominated
  • David di DonatelloBest Supporting Actor · 2009 · nominated
  • David di DonatelloBest Director · 2009 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Actor · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Screenwriter · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Cinematographer · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Director · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Film · 2008 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino