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The Bad Poet (2021)

Movie ★ 6.1 106 min

History Drama

1936. Giovanni Comini, the youngest Federal in Fascist Italy, is summoned to Rome for a delicate mission: to surveil aging national poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, whose increasingly restless behavior Mussolini fears could damage his alliance with Nazi Germany. However, after spending time with D'Annunzio, Comini finds himself torn between loyalty to the Party and his fascination with the poet, who will put his burgeoning career at risk.

Gianluca Jodice Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 20, 2021
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt10290352
Country
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Language
Studio
Ascent Film, Bathysphere Productions, ,

Themes

Cast

Sergio Castellitto Sergio Castellitto Gabriele D'Annunzio Francesco Patanè Francesco Patanè Giovanni Comini Tommaso Ragno Tommaso Ragno Giancarlo Maroni Clotilde Courau Clotilde Courau Amélie Mazoyer Fausto Russo Alesi Fausto Russo Alesi Achille Starace Massimiliano Rossi Massimiliano Rossi Commissario Rizzo Elena Bucci Luisa Baccara Lidia Liberman Lidia Liberman Lina Janina Rudenska Janina Rudenska Emy Heufler Lino Musella Lino Musella Carletto Paolo Graziosi Paolo Graziosi Giovanni's father Antonio Piovanelli Antonio Piovanelli General Noseda Marcello Romolo Marcello Romolo Giuseppe Cobolli Gigli

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bad Poet about?
1936. Giovanni Comini, the youngest Federal in Fascist Italy, is summoned to Rome for a delicate mission: to surveil aging national poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, whose increasingly restless behavior Mussolini fears could damage his alliance with Nazi Germany. However, after spending time with D'Annunzio, Comini finds himself torn between loyalty to the Party and his fascination with the poet, who will put his burgeoning career at risk.
Who directed The Bad Poet?
The Bad Poet was directed by Gianluca Jodice.
Who stars in The Bad Poet?
The Bad Poet stars Sergio Castellitto, Francesco Patanè, Tommaso Ragno, Clotilde Courau.
When was The Bad Poet released?
The Bad Poet is a 2021 history, drama film.
Where can I watch The Bad Poet?
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