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.