Il Divo was the standout film among the five we saw at the FFF. Superbly directed by Paolo Sorrentino, it had great acting, pacing and cinematography. It is the story of the often reviled Italian politican Gulio Andreotti. Sounds boring, but the way the material was handled was captivating. Somehow they presented this great villain with a compassionate hand, while accusing him of murders, manipulation, fraud. The actors who played Andreotti, Toni Servillo, and his faction were each perfect for their very different parts. It reminded me of The Lives of Others, but with gorgeous Italian cinematography!
