# The Great Beauty (2013)

> A celebrated Roman man of letters confronts the glittering emptiness of his social world and searches for beauty beneath its noise.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/106514

## Facts

- Runtime: 142 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Paolo Sorrentino
- Cast: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso, Iaia Forte, Pamela Villoresi, Galatea Ranzi, Franco Graziosi
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2358891/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: baroque, witty, melancholic, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of beauty and existential reflection amidst the opulence of Rome's nightlife.

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