Released:
1987-01-30

Overview:
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).

Director:
Sergio Nasca

Runtime:
1h 47min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Robert Powell
  as
  Gabriele D'Annunzio
• 
  Stefania Sandrelli
  as
  Elvira Fraternali Leoni
• 
  Laurent Terzieff
  as
  Michetti
• 
  Florence Guérin
  as
  Clo Albrini
• 
  Sonia Petrovna
  as
  Maria Cruyllas di Gravina