Valeria Bruni Tedeschi Stars as Eleonora Duse in Pietro Marcello's Venice Film
Pietro Marcello's film 'Duse' will premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, showcasing Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as the legendary Italian actress Eleonora Duse. Unlike typical biopics, this film focuses on Duse's later years, told through her daughter’s perspective. The plot revolves around Duse’s return to the stage, driven by a need to rediscover herself during the tumultuous period after World War I and the rise of fascism. As she grapples with financial struggles, theater becomes her refuge for authenticity and resistance. While Bruni Tedeschi researched Duse extensively, she emphasized that this isn’t a traditional biopic. The film features a talented cast and will be released in Italian theaters on September 18, marking the 100th anniversary of Duse's death on April 21, 1924.
Key facts
- Pietro Marcello's film 'Duse' will premiere in competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi plays Eleonora Duse.
- The film focuses on Duse's later years, narrated from her daughter's perspective.
- The story is set between World War I and the rise of fascism.
- Duse returns to the stage due to financial setbacks and a desire to reaffirm herself.
- The cast includes Fanni Wrochna, Noémie Merlant, Fausto Russo Alesi, and others.
- The film will be released in Italian cinemas on September 18 by PiperFilm.
- Eleonora Duse died in Pittsburgh on April 21, 1924; the centenary was celebrated in 2024.
Entities
Artists
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
- Eleonora Duse
- Pietro Marcello
- Fanni Wrochna
- Noémie Merlant
- Fausto Russo Alesi
- Vincenzo Nemolato
- Edoardo Sorgente
- Gaja Masciale
- Vincenza Modica
- Mimmo Borrelli
- Savino Paparella
- Noémie Lvovsky
- Gabriele D'Annunzio
- Roberta Pisa
Institutions
- Venice International Film Festival
- PiperFilm
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Pittsburgh
- United States
- Rome