Paolo Sorrentino: it removes the author of "The Great Beauty" and "The young Pope"

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Paolo Sorrentino began as an assistant director, but quickly realized that the work on the sidelines it is not very interesting. Then he switched to writing scripts. He owns a plot of the film "Dust of Naples", as well as the Italian series "The Team". And even going to directing, he did not leave the original craft: their films Sorrentino often wrote the script himself, only occasionally resorting to the help of others.

The first feature film by Paolo Sorrentino - "superfluous man". This comedy drama about two completely different namesakes, born on the same day. The picture brought recognition to the director at the Venice Film Festival, and even received one of the awards. But the whole world Sorrentino became famous after the release of his second film.

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consequences of love

Le conseguenze dell'amore

• Italy 2004.
• Drama, romance, crime.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Business consultant Titta di Girolamo once strongly guilty before the mob: he unsuccessfully invested their money. And now the hero must fulfill his lifelong debt. Titta lived at the hotel, he regularly delivered suitcase with dollars, and he forwards the money to the bank. But once he finds in his room killers, and his life changed from that moment on.

directing style

Paintings by Paolo Sorrentino can almost unmistakably recognizable by some important features. Firstly, the director always works out very fine location and scenery, making it almost certain actors. It can endlessly show the beauty of Rome and the Vatican or to remove the vast alpine meadows.

And so it is interesting costumes and worked all his characters. Even in a fairly gloomy stories of his characters wear costumes and stunning dressesWho would rather not associate with a broken heart or troubles, but with a fashion show.

Well, another constant feature of early films Sorrentino can be considered a mandatory part of the famous actor Toni Servillo. He has starred in many films directed, every time reincarnated in a completely new way.

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Amazing

Il divo - La spettacolare vita di Giulio Andreotti

• Italy, France, 2008.
• Drama, Biography.
• Duration: 105 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

A biopic about the legendary Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti, who remained in this position for seven terms. Many of his adored, but fewer people hated fiercely.

Sorrentino did not want to shoot a picture like a normal biopic. According to him, he decided to create a real rock opera. Therefore, a film about politics left a very vivid and emotional.

Italians Andreotti - something like a pop idol, so I went up to the creation of the film, as if shooting a movie about Iggy Pop.

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great beauty

La grande bellezza

• Italy, France, 2013.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 141 min.
• IMDb: 7,8.

A middle-aged writer Dzhep Gambardella once created a wildly popular novel. He does not leave with a drink and goes to one party to the other. However, after his 65th birthday Dzhep understand that lived a life in vain, and tries again feel abandoned interest in his occupation.

For this film by Paolo Sorrentino received numerous prestigious awards, including the "Oscar", "Golden Globe" and the BAFTA. And for an unusual approach to filming in Rome it became known as the continuation of Federico Fellini.

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short work

director's career started from the short films. And even becoming known throughout the world, it continues to Sorrentino sometimes take pictures duration of 10-15 minutes, which usually fits the whole story.

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L'Amore Non Ha Confini

Known criminal is the killer, that he determined which of his comrades became a traitor.

La partita lenta

Part of the cycle of short films perFiducia, which was also attended by directors such as Ermanno Olmi, and Gabriele Salvatores. There is no clear story, and starring real players in rugby.

English-language projects

All of their first films shot Sorrentino in Italian only. But over time, he still had to go and English-speaking projects. Perhaps partly the case in the laws of show business. But rather, he wanted to work with famous Hollywood actors.

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Wherever you are

This Must Be the Place

• Italy, France, Ireland, in 2011.
• Drama.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

The aging rocker Cheyenne once abandoned the scene, fearing the influence of his songs on the youth. After the death of the hero's father finds his diaries, of which recognizes that the youth of the tortured in Auschwitz Nazi executioner. Cheyenne decides to find the villain and avenge him.

This film met more ambiguous than many other works of the author. However, at the festival in Cannes, even the chairman of the jury Robert DeNiro He appeared impressed actor playing Sean Penn.

Youth

Youth

• Italy, France, UK, Switzerland, in 2015.
• Drama, romance, comedy.
• Duration: 125 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Fred famous conductor and no less famous film director Mick are friends for several decades. In summer they come to rest in the Alpine resort, where making fun of each other and watching love experiences of their children. But even at this age may occur events that change the fate of heroes.

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A television

Long gone are the days when work on the television series was considered the lot is not the most successful directors. In 2016 an internationally recognized Paolo Sorrentino released his multi-part project "Young Dad". Unlike many authors, he did not become a pilot after the release to give the reins of the other directors. All 10 episodes Sorrentino withdrew itself, and the same scenario for the most part belong to him.

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young Dad

The Young Pope

• Italy, France, Spain, UK, USA, 2016.
• Drama.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8,4.

American Italian descent Lenny Belardo all of a sudden elect a new Pope Pius XIII. He is totally different from the previous pontiffs: behaves unpredictably and eccentrically. And the Cardinals decided to remove him from his post.

"Young Dad" has received rave reviews around the world, and even praised by Vatican officials. Now he has renewed for a second season, where the story switches to another character - his play John Malkovich. Continued received logical name "New Dad".

The new film "Loro"

Loro

• Italy, France, 2018.
• Drama, Biography.
• Duration: 156 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

October 25 at the Russian box office starts a new film by Paolo Sorrentino, dedicated to one of the most controversial politicians - Silvio Berlusconi - and his entourage. Like going back to the days of "Amazing", the director once again took a vivid and provocative picture and even called again for the lead role of Tony Servillo.

Initially "loro" produced in two parts, each of which lasted for about 100 minutes, but now they are combined into one feature film, for the convenience of their films.

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