A biographical feature on the Italian literary giant, Gabriele D'Annunzio. Set in late 19th century Italy and France when the artistic style, Decadentismo, was beginning to take shape, the film focuses on D'Annunzio's life when he was already an established poet and journalist in Rome. A staunch opponent of democracy and commoners, he searches for passion and pleasure among the wealthy and noble. One such noblewoman Elvira Fraternali Leoni, serves as the muse for his first novel - The Pleasure (Il Piacere).
Genre : DramaHistory
Runtime : 107 mins
Release Date : 1987-01-30



(Gabriele D'Annunzio)

(Elvira Fraternali Leoni)

(Michetti)

(Clo Albrini)

(Maria Cruyllas di Gravina)

(Maria di Gallese)

(Olga Ossani)

(Ercole Leoni)

(Edoardo Scarfoglio)

(De Bosis)

(Viola)

(Fuchs)