The Illusion

2025 2h 11m IT

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6.9

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6.6

IMDB

★6.9TMDB · 129★6.6IMDB · 912

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Synopsis

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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. 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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Toni Servillo
Vincenzo Giordano Orsini
Salvatore Ficarra
Domenico Tricò
Valentino Picone
Rosario Spitale
Tommaso Ragno
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Giulia Andò
Assuntina
Pascal Greggory
Jean Luc Von Mechel
Leonardo Maltese
Ragusìn
Andrea Gherpelli
Veterano Bergamasco

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roberto Andò
Writers: Massimo Gaudioso, Massimo Gaudioso, Roberto Andò
Languages: Italian, French
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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Released last year.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, French.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roberto Andò, shot by Maurizio Calvesi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Emanuele Bossi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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ERA

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Editor Esmeralda Calabria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Toni Servillo and Salvatore Ficarra and Valentino Picone carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32448428 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Roberto Andò directs. Maurizio Calvesi behind the camera. Emanuele Bossi scores. Esmeralda Calabria cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, French.
3Directed by Roberto Andò, shot by Maurizio Calvesi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Emanuele Bossi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Esmeralda Calabria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Toni Servillo and Salvatore Ficarra and Valentino Picone carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt32448428 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.