Il divo (2008)
Il divo (2008) is a biographical drama directed by Paolo Sorrentino that delves into the life of former Italian Prime Minister, Giulio Andreotti. The film competed at the Cannes Film Festival and received the prestigious Jury Prize. It follows Andreotti’s political career, which was plagued by accusations of Mafia connections and scandalous events such as his seventh election in 1992, his unsuccessful attempt at becoming President, and his controversial trial in 1995.
As the film begins, Giulio Andreotti reflects on his ability to endure a tumultuous political career, unlike his numerous critics who have met their demise. A sequence of scenes depicts the deaths of those connected to Andreotti, such as journalist Mino Pecorelli, Carabinieri general Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, bankers Michele Sindona and Roberto Calvi, and former Prime Minister Aldo Moro.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Toni ServilloGiulio Andreotti  Anna BonaiutoLivia Danese  Flavio BucciFranco Evangelisti  Carlo BuccirossoPaolo Cirino Pomicino  Piera Degli EspostiSignora Enea  Alberto CraccoDon Mario  Giorgio ColangeliSalvo Lima  Giulio BosettiEugenio Scalfari  Massimo PopolizioVittorio Sbardella |
Il divo (2008) is a biographical drama directed by Paolo Sorrentino that delves into the life of former Italian Prime Minister, Giulio Andreotti. The film competed at the Cannes Film Festival and received the prestigious Jury Prize. It follows Andreotti’s political career, which was plagued by accusations of Mafia connections and scandalous events such as his seventh election in 1992, his unsuccessful attempt at becoming President, and his controversial trial in 1995.
As the film begins, Giulio Andreotti reflects on his ability to endure a tumultuous political career, unlike his numerous critics who have met their demise. A sequence of scenes depicts the deaths of those connected to Andreotti, such as journalist Mino Pecorelli, Carabinieri general Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, bankers Michele Sindona and Roberto Calvi, and former Prime Minister Aldo Moro.
