La Grazia Film Screening
Witness the intriguing story of an Italian president's final days in office, as he grapples with difficult decisions and personal demons. Director Paolo Sorrentino's latest drama is a thought-provoking exploration of power, conscience, and legacy.
Dir: Paolo Sorrentino
Cast: Toni Servillo, Anna Ferzetti, Massimo Venturiello, Milvia Marigliano, Orlando Cinque, Giuseppe Gaiani, Giovanna Guida, Alessia Giuliani
133 mins · 2025 · Italy · Cert 12A · Italian
IMDb 7.3/10 · Metacritic 69/100 · TMDB 7.3/10 · Trakt 77%
Awards: 16 wins & 20 nominations total
La Grazia Offers a Surprising Portrait of Italian Politics
17 Nov 2026
Curzon Canterbury Westgate
In the twilight of his presidency, Mariano De Santis must confront the weight of his decisions, from legalising euthanasia to granting pardons, all while navigating the complexities of his own conscience and personal history.
What kind of film is La Grazia? It's a 133-minute Italian drama, certified 12A, directed by Paolo Sorrentino and starring Toni Servillo, Anna Ferzetti, and Massimo Venturiello. The film has garnered significant attention, with scores of 7.3/10 on IMDb and TMDB, 69/100 on Metacritic, and 77% on Trakt.
How was the film received? La Grazia has received widespread critical acclaim, with 88% of critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes being positive, and an average rating of 7.4/10. The film has also won 16 awards and received 20 nominations, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival.
Where can you see the film? La Grazia will be screened at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate in Canterbury on Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
Tom_Frontman · 7/10
I'd like to know how non-Italians will react when they see a president of the republic listening to Gué. I think that's the worst thing about the movie. Also, kudos to Apple for being the co-star of the film. I'm still trying to figure out who would bring a HomePod Mini into a library. Overall, the movie is interesting, but it takes about thirty minutes to get going.
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badelf · 10/10
Rilke once said about poetry and maturity that poetry is born not merely from early feelings but from deep, seasoned memories that have been absorbed into one's being, transforming into the essence of the poet's expression. Paolo Sorrentino's La Grazia is the kind of maturity Rilke was talking about, a film that could only be made by someone who has lived long enough to understand that our hardest decisions are never about the issue at hand;…
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CinemaSerf · 7/10
With only a few months left of his term in the Quirinale, the widowed President of Italy is contemplating his future whilst having to consider a few difficult decisions that may end up defining not just his presidency but his legacy, too. “De Santis” (Toni Servillo) is tasked with signing into law a contentious bill on euthanasia but will his own conscious allow him! Will his close friendship with the Pope (Rufin Doh Zeyenouin)? He must also…
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Brent Marchant · 8/10
As we approach the finish lines of our lives, we often take time to reflect back on how we’ve spent the years of our existence. It’s a process that allows us to take stock of who we are and how we’ve lived, and it frequently provides a means to help us make decisions about any remaining unfinished business we may have. However, such soul-searching may also leave us with more questions than answers at a time when we need such clarity most, the…
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