Movie house: La Grazia Paolo Sorrentino

He plays an Italian President, who in his last term must make some important decisions while also coming to terms with the loss of his wife.

The term of office of President Mariano De Santis (Toni Servillo) is coming to an end. In the echoing halls of the presidential palace, he leads a lonely existence, mourning the loss of his wife. Before he returns to normal life, De Santis must decide two major issues still before him: pardons of controversial prisoners and a euthanasia law. His moral objections collide with human desires. What will be his legacy to his beloved Italy?

Sorrentino manages to capture his story in beautiful images and does not hesitate to indulge in music at times. Just like his protagonist. La Grazia was the opening film at the Venice Film Festival, where Toni Servillo received the award for Best Actor. 'Sorrentino has made some beauties in his career. This is one of his best' (Deadline).