Il Divo Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Award-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (The Family Friend) writes and directs this cinematic portrait of seven-time Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti, whose controversial legacy peaked when he was tried for Mafia ties and subsequently acquitted. A leader with close ties to the Vatican, Andreotti was also tried and acquitted for the murder of an Italian journalist, and remains a senator for life. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
04/24/2009
DVD Release Date:
10/27/2009
Rating:
Not Rated
Run Time:
117 min.
Distributor(s):
Music Box Films (USA)
Production Co.:
Arte France Cinema, Babe Films, Indigo Film, Lucky Red, Parco Film, Studio Canal
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Political Corruption, Heads of State
Tone:
Earnest
Keywords:
Italian [nationality], Mafia, Prime-Minister
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (04-24-2009)
Language:
Italian
Status:
DVD
