Synopsis
A biographical feature on the Italian literary giant, Gabriele D'Annunzio. Set in late 19th century Italy and France when the artistic style, Decadentismo, was beginning to take shape, the film focuses on D'Annunzio's life when he was already an established poet and journalist in Rome. A staunch opponent of democracy and commoners, he searches for passion and pleasure among the wealthy and noble. One such noblewoman Elvira Fraternali Leoni, serves as the muse for his first novel - The Pleasure (Il Piacere).
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Cast
- Robert PowellGabriele D'Annunzio
- Stefania SandrelliElvira Fraternali Leoni
- Laurent TerzieffMichetti
- Florence GuérinClo Albrini
- Sonia PetrovnaMaria Cruyllas di Gravina
- Teresa Ann SavoyMaria di Gallese
- Fiorenza MarchegianiOlga Ossani
- Paolo BonacelliErcole Leoni
- Roberto AlpiEdoardo Scarfoglio
- Cesare BarbettiDe Bosis
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