Top 5 Must-Watch Films of Toni Servillo

1. Loro

In the first act of Loro, Sergio Morra is a young entrepreneur from Taranto who manages small-scale smuggling operations involving young escorts that he uses to bribe local politicians and obtain permits beyond normal procedures. Sergio has a relationship with Tamara, an irresponsible and unscrupulous young mother who assists him in his illicit trade. Both decide to go to Rome, as Sergio aims to seize power and target Silvio Berlusconi (played by Toni Servillo).

In the second act of Loro, Ennio Doris, a businessman and Berlusconi's former friend, boasts of his wealth while praising Berlusconi's business acumen. He expresses concern that he lost the election by only 25,000 votes. Ennio suggests Berlusconi overthrow six senators from his side to topple the government. Meanwhile, Veronica decides to distance herself from Berlusconi for a while, announcing her intention to travel to Cambodia. Berlusconi persuades some senators to join his side by offering them money. The government collapses, and Berlusconi triumphs in the new elections.

DETAILS:

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Cast: Toni Servillo, Elena Sofia Ricca, Riccardo Scamarcio

Duration: 2h 31min

Release Year: 2018

IMDB: 6.7

TOMATOMETER: 79%

AUDIENCE: 58%

The Great Beauty is an Italian artistic drama film from 2013. The filming took place in Rome starting from August 9, 2012. The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2013, where it competed for the Palme d'Or. It was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2013, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2013 (won the Grand Prix), and at the Reykjavik European Film Festival 2013.

Journalist Jep Gambardella (Toni Servillo portraying) seduces others through his extravagant nightlife in Rome for decades. Since the legendary success of his only novel, he has held a prominent position in the literary and social circles of the city, but on his 65th birthday, a shock from the past shakes him. Jep looks across the nightclubs, parties, and luxurious cafes, contemplating Rome in all its glory, a timeless landscape with exquisite, extraordinary beauty.

DETAILS:

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Cast: Toni Servillo, Cailo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli

Duration: 2h 21min

Release Year: 2013

IMDB: 6.8

TOMATOMETER: 91%

AUDIENCE: 80%

In the film The Girl in the Fog, on the way to the church in the ethereal high-altitude village of Avechot, 15-year-old silent Anna Lou, the daughter of a devout couple, disappears into the delicate air, never to return home.

To aid in the investigation of this perplexing case, the gruff detective Vogel summons unconventional investigative methods. However, amidst a massive media storm and half-hearted evidence, no one can escape suspicion, both the villagers and newcomers alike. But is Anna Lou's worrying disappearance due to teenage rebellion, or is there a dangerous criminal disguised as a sheep hiding in a tranquil community?

DETAILS:

Director: Donato Carrisi

Cast: Toni Servillo, Alessio Boni, Lorenzo Richelmy

Duration: 2h 8min

Release Year: 2017

IMDB: 6.8

TOMATOMETER: 75%

AUDIENCE: 62%

Il Divo is a historical Italian drama film. It is based on the life of former Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti. The film competed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008, where it was awarded the Jury Prize. It was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and nominated for the Best Makeup Oscar at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010.

The film presents the story of Giulio Andreotti (Toni Servillo in the role), an Italian Prime Minister notorious for his alleged connections with the Mafia. The narrative includes Andreotti's seventh election in 1992, his unsuccessful presidential election bid for the Republic of Italy, and the Tangentopoli bribery scandal and his trial in 1995.

As the film opens with an introduction to Giulio Andreotti, it explores how he navigated through the tumultuous political landscape while various adversaries met their demise. A segment showcases various murders linked to Andreotti, including journalist Mino Pecorelli, Carabinieri General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, banker Michele Sindona, and Roberto Calvi, as well as former Prime Minister Aldo Moro.

DETAILS:

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Cast: Toni Servillo, Anna Bonaito, Giulio Bosetti

Duration: 1h 50min

Release Year: 2008

IMDB: 7.3

TOMATOMETER: 92%

AUDIENCE: 80%