Il Divo
A sardonic, visually flamboyant portrait of Giulio Andreotti navigating the conspiratorial machinery of postwar Italian power.
Overview
A gripping exploration of power and intrigue within the corridors of Italian politics.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Dense
- Violence
- Moderate
- sardonic
- brooding
- stylized
- political film night
- italian cinema evening
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's compelling political intrigue, brilliant acting, vivid visual style, and soundtrack, while noting that its dense web of Italian political relationships can be difficult for outsiders to follow.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The career of Giulio Andreotti is presented through heightened scenes, compressed historical episodes, and a deliberately theatrical characterization.
The film uses elaborate compositions, striking camera movement, and memorable tableaux to depict Andreotti, parliament, the Vatican, and political ceremony.
Andreotti's political world is defined by shadowy relationships among politicians, the Mafia, the Vatican, and state institutions.
Toni Servillo's Andreotti maintains an enigmatic public persona while navigating decades of scrutiny and accusation.
Films like Il Divo, and why
The Godfather Part III
political intrigue, corruption, mafia connections, and stylishly heightened filmmaking
The Queen
a morally complex political biography shaped by institutional power and national history
The Ides of March
ambiguous political morality, conspiratorial institutions, and a commanding central performance
The Great Beauty
flamboyant visual language applied to the inner workings of political power and scandal
Movie Details
- Director
- Paolo Sorrentino
- Release Date
- 2008-05-28
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (1208)
Cast
- Toni Servillo
- Anna Bonaiuto
- Giulio Bosetti
- Flavio Bucci
- Carlo Buccirosso
- Giorgio Colangeli
- Alberto Cracco
- Piera Degli Esposti
- Lorenzo Gioielli
- Paolo Graziosi
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Il Divo about?
- A sardonic, visually flamboyant portrait of Giulio Andreotti navigating the conspiratorial machinery of postwar Italian power.
- What is Il Divo like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Il Divo as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.
- Is Il Divo violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Il Divo as moderate.
- What did critics think of Il Divo?
- Critics broadly praised the film's compelling political intrigue, brilliant acting, vivid visual style, and soundtrack, while noting that its dense web of Italian political relationships can be difficult for outsiders to follow.
- Which films are like Il Divo?
- Films with a similar feel include The Godfather Part III, The Queen, The Ides of March, and The Great Beauty.
- How long is Il Divo?
- Il Divo runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Il Divo?
- In United States, Il Divo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home.
