The Illusion (2025)

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Released:
2025-01-16

Overview:
1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi began from Quarto the adventure of the Thousand surrounded by the enthusiasm of the young idealists who had come from all regions of Italy, and with his loyal group of officers, among whom a new profile stands out, that of Palermo Colonel Vincenzo Giordano Orsini. Among the many militiamen recruited were two Sicilians, Domenico Tricò, a farmer who had emigrated to the North, and Rosario Spitale, an illusionist. Having landed in Sicily, at Marsala, the Thousand begin fighting with the Bourbon army, whose numerical preponderance is immediately evident. Under these conditions, it appears almost impossible for the general to breach the enemy defense and penetrate Palermo. But when he is almost forced to retreat, Garibaldi devises an ingenious plan.

Director:
Roberto Andò

Runtime:
2h 11min

Genre:
Drama, Comedy, History

  • Cast:
  • Toni Servillo
    as
    Vincenzo Giordano Orsini
  • Salvatore Ficarra
    as
    Domenico Tricò
  • Valentino Picone
    as
    Rosario Spitale
  • Tommaso Ragno
    as
    Giuseppe Garibaldi
  • Giulia Andò
    as
    Assuntina