Belluscone: A Sicilian Story
Cast
Ciccio Mira Pino Maniaci Salvatore De Castro Vittorio Ricciardi Salvatore Ficarra Valentino Picone
Credits
Written by: 
Franco Maresco
Plot
This film tells the story of three defeats: Berlusconi’s political and human defeat in his “twilight”, the one of Ciccio Mirra, Berlusconi’s unconditional supporter, deeply rooted in an ancient culture that dies hard, and the director’s artistic defeat in an Italy that recognised itself in this “Berlusconian culture” for a long time, and probably still does.
Sinekatalog’s take
A mordant documentary that reads Italian politics through Sicily's local color, defeats and fans of a certain media tycoon. It is sardonic, rambling and distinctly personal, and rewards viewers who enjoy irony with a bitter aftertaste.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Venice Film Festival 2014: Orizzonti
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (592 votes)
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