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Episodes 1 and 2

A preview of the first two episodes of Marco Bellocchio’s bravura Italian TV biopic about the controversial arrest of a beloved TV-show host.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Marco Bellocchio

  • Screenwriters

    Marco Bellocchio, Stefano Bises, Peppe Fiore, Giordana Mari

  • With

    Fabrizio Gifuni, Lino Musella

  • Italy 2025. 120min

  • Courtesy of

    HBO Original

  • Language

    Italian

    With English subtitles

Introduction

In the early 1980s, Enzo Tortora was the most popular TV-show host in Italy. But then he was arrested for Mafia corruption. It is this shocking story of a gross miscarriage of justice that Marco Bellocchio, continuing his late career renaissance, realises to such brilliant effect in this new period TV series.

Adrian Wootton

With thanks to Cinecittà

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

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