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La Grazia review: Paolo Sorrentino Portrait of a president
The director delivers an elegant character study about an Italian leader nearing the end of his term and facing difficult decisions.
Film Review: ‘La Grazia’ is a Quiet Look at Dignity in Politics From Paolo Sorrentino
‘La Grazia’ Review: Paolo Sorrentino’s Quiet Meditation on Power and Grace
A reflective portrait of an Italian President as he confronts ethical dilemmas, personal regrets, and the final chapter of his life. Sorrentino explores humor, lightness, and human grace with subtlety and restraint.
La Grazia Finds Beauty in Unknowability
This review was originally published on August 27, 2025. La Grazia is now in select theaters.
‘La Grazia’ Review: Paolo Sorrentino’s Portrait of Waning Power
The director reunites with Toni Servillo, casting the astonishingly expressive actor as a fictional Italian president facing the end of his term.
“Familia’ is Italy’s 2025 International Feature Oscar Entry
VIDEO: ‘Familia’ Director Francesco Costabile Discusses Patriarchal Abuse
Italian Cinema Takes Spotlight With Honor and Urgency at Torino Opening Night
Daniel Bruhl, Claude Lelouch and Sergio Castellitto reflect on Italian cinema’s glorious past and precarious future at Torino opening ceremony
MoMA and Cinecittà Present Carlo Rambaldi
In collaboration with Cinecittà, Rome, MoMA celebrates the extraordinary career of Carlo Rambaldi (1925–2012) with a centennial tribute to the special effects artist’s exceptional creativity, featuring several titles presented in digital restorations by Cinecittà.
Honoring Carlo Rambaldi with installation of E.T. figure in Behind the Screen
Carlo Rambaldi, the legendary Italian special effects artist, would have turned 100 this year. He was awarded three Academy Awards for his work in the films King Kong (1976), Alien (1979), and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) in a career that spanned nearly 30 years designing and building creatures for such esteemed filmmakers as Mario Bava, Federico Fellini, Dario Argento, Steven Spielberg, David Lynch, and Ridley Scott. Starting November 20, to honor Rambaldi’s centenary, we will exhibit a figure of E.T. that was used in the production of the film.
The Museum will also present screenings of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on November 22 and 23.