A biographical feature on the Italian literary giant, Gabriele D'Annunzio. Set in late 19th century Italy and France when the artistic style, Decadentismo, was beginning to take shape, the film focuses on D'Annunzio's life when he was already an established poet and journalist in Rome. A staunch opponent of democracy and commoners, he searches for passion and pleasure among the wealthy and noble. One such noblewoman Elvira Fraternali Leoni, serves as the muse for his first novel - The Pleasure (Il Piacere).
30th January 1987
39 years ago
1 hour 47 minutes
Finishes at 9:07pm
1 win & 2 nominations
6/10
23%
42%
Fuori
Duse
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Vincere
El Greco
The Flowers of St. Francis
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Radium Girls
The Mattei Affair
The Book of Daniel
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