La Grande Bellazza

Written By Sage Gegelman

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writers: Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello

Cinematographer: Luca Bigazzi

Costume Designer: Daniela Ciancio

Starring: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli

Brief Summary:

Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.

Review

I did not have any prior information before watching this film, so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was absolutely blown away by this film. It is breathtakingly beautiful and the soundtrack is stunning. The camera settles on smaller characters/extras just long enough for you to realize they have a whole story of their own. It is a story about humanity and life. This has easily become one of my favorite movies and I find myself returning to it when I need some inspiration and grounding.

Good To Watch When:

  • you need to have your life changed

  • you want to watch some glamorous parties and beautiful shots of Rome

  • you need to realize that everyone is the same, but also different, at the same time

Sage Gegelman