updated on
June 1st, 2023
approx reading time
4 Minutes
(The Great Beauty) is a visually dazzling 2013 art drama co-written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino . Spanning 142 minutes, it serves as a profound meditation on the decadence of modern Rome and the search for meaning in an increasingly superficial world. Plot Summary
Following a shocking revelation about a past love, Jep begins to look beyond the extravagant parties and hollow conversations of his social circle. He wanders through Rome, reflecting on his life, his missed opportunities, and the "great beauty" that has long eluded him. Key Themes
The story follows (Toni Servillo), a jaded 65-year-old journalist and former novelist who has spent decades as the king of Rome's lavish social scene. Despite the success of his only novel, written 40 years prior, Jep has become a disillusioned fixture of the city's nightlife.
updated on
June 1st, 2023
approx reading time
4 Minutes
(The Great Beauty) is a visually dazzling 2013 art drama co-written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino . Spanning 142 minutes, it serves as a profound meditation on the decadence of modern Rome and the search for meaning in an increasingly superficial world. Plot Summary
Following a shocking revelation about a past love, Jep begins to look beyond the extravagant parties and hollow conversations of his social circle. He wanders through Rome, reflecting on his life, his missed opportunities, and the "great beauty" that has long eluded him. Key Themes
The story follows (Toni Servillo), a jaded 65-year-old journalist and former novelist who has spent decades as the king of Rome's lavish social scene. Despite the success of his only novel, written 40 years prior, Jep has become a disillusioned fixture of the city's nightlife.
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