PLOT : Giuseppe Garibaldi embarked on the legendary Expedition of the Thousand from Quarto, accompanied by a wave of young idealists from every corner of Italy. Among his loyal officers was a new and notable figure—Colonel Vincenzo Giordano Orsini of Palermo. Among the many volunteers who joined Garibaldi's cause were two Sicilians: Domenico Tricò, a farmer who had migrated north, and Rosario Spitale, an illusionist. Upon landing in Sicily at Marsala, the Thousand immediately engaged the Bourbon army, whose numerical superiority was glaringly apparent. With the enemy's strength seeming overwhelming, it appeared nearly impossible for Garibaldi to break through their defenses and reach Palermo. However, just when retreat seemed inevitable, Garibaldi conceived a brilliant and daring plan.
Roberto Andò. born in Palermo, Sicily, is an acclaimed Italian director, screenwriter, playwright, and author. He began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with iconic filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola and Federico Fellini. In 1986, Andò debuted with “La Foresta-Radice-Labirinto,” a puppet theater work. After directing several documentaries, his feature debut came in 2000 with Il manoscritto del Principe. Known for his exploration of political and moral themes, Andò's films include Viva la Libertà (2013) and Le Confessioni (2016). His novel “Il Trono Vuoto” won the Campiello Prize, and from it, he adapted the successful Viva la Libertà. His latest film, L’Abbaglio (2024), continues his critical engagement with contemporary Italian society.
Length 2h 4min
Year 2024
Cast
Toni Servillo, Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone, Tommaso Ragno, Giulia Andò, Pascal Greggory,
Distribution Rai Cinema
Production BiBi Film, Tramp Limited, Rai Cinema, Medusa Film
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Sun. July 6th08:15 PMOutdoorBirra Moretti Theatre, Distillery DistrictToronto
