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MOVIE | The Latest Work from an Italian Master, Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, "The Great Beauty"
MOVIE | The Latest Work from Italy's Master Director, Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Paolo Sorrentino's "The Great Beauty"
Set in Rome, a city that embodies all forms of beauty, "The Great Beauty" follows a man who, after indulging in an elegant life, wanders in search of "great beauty." This much-talked-about film, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film this year, will be released nationwide on Saturday, August 23rd, at Bunkamura Le Cinema and other theaters.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Toni Servillo Delivers a Profound Performance of Age-Related Emotional Loss
Director Paolo Sorrentino, known for the Cannes Grand Prix winner "Il Divo" and the Sean Penn-starring "This Is Where I Leave You," is now one of the most watched directors globally. His latest film, "The Great Beauty," is another monumental cinematic achievement, rendered with his exceptional aesthetic and profound emotion, earning him the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film—a first for an Italian film in 15 years.
The lead role is played by Toni Servillo, whose performance garnered numerous acting awards. He portrays the emotional void of a writer approaching old age and the intense desire for life that stems from this awareness, with immense gravitas. The film also features a cast of popular actors, including Carlo Verdone and Pamela Villoresi. Many celebrities, such as Italian singer Antonello Venditti and French actress Fanny Ardant, make cameo appearances as themselves.
Jep, A Seeker of Beauty, Possessing All Yet Haunted by Loneliness and Emptiness
Rome, the eternal city, a confluence of historic architecture, art, cutting-edge fashion, and contemporary art. Journalist Jep spends his days navigating the glittering receptions of Rome's elite—journalists, artists, entrepreneurs, aristocrats, and models—but inwardly, he is weary of their hollow revelry.
One day, he receives news of the death of a first love he can never forget. This event prompts Jep to decide to resume his writing, which he had long put aside.
What is the state of enlightenment this seeker of beauty, who has attained everything yet is burdened by an unfillable loneliness and emptiness, discovers in the twilight of his life's journey?
"The Great Beauty"
Nationwide release starting Saturday, August 23rd, at Bunkamura Le Cinema and other theaters.
Director & Screenplay | Paolo Sorrentino
Starring | Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Fanny Ardant
Distribution | Rasputin, Transformer
2013 | Italy, France | 141 min
http://greatbeauty-movie.com
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