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Sorrentino’s La Grazia Opens in Theaters With Toni Servillo’s Award‑Winning Turn

The rollout follows Venice acclaim for Servillo, spotlighting Sorrentino’s moral‑dilemma design over political spectacle.

Overview

  • La grazia begins its theatrical run on January 28, 2026, after a festival debut that elevated expectations.
  • The drama follows the final days of a fictional Italian president weighing two clemency petitions and a bill on euthanasia.
  • Toni Servillo earned the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival for his portrayal of the head of state.
  • Paolo Sorrentino cites Kieślowski’s The Decalogue as a key influence, using ethical quandaries as the film’s narrative engine.
  • Reviews and interviews highlight a contemplative portrait that favors interiority, grief and listening to younger voices, with a restrained style that blends public duty and private life.