Il cattivo poeta
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- Drama
1936. Giovanni Comini, the youngest Federal in Fascist Italy, is summoned to Rome for a delicate mission: to surveil aging national poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, whose increasingly restless behavior Mussolini fears could damage his alliance with Nazi Germany. However, after spending time with D'Annunzio, Comini finds himself torn between loyalty to the Party and his fascination with the poet, who will put his burgeoning career at risk.
The Bad Poet is a 2021 Italian historical drama set in 1936 Fascist Italy, following a young Federal agent tasked with surveilling the aging poet Gabriele D'Annunzio on Mussolini's orders. As Comini grows fascinated by D'Annunzio's rebellious spirit, he faces an impossible choice between Party loyalty and his admiration for the poet's defiant character.
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Available in: Italy
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No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in Italy
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Sergio CastellittoGabriele D'Annunzio
Francesco PatanèGiovanni Comini
Tommaso RagnoGiancarlo Maroni
Clotilde CourauAmélie Mazoyer
Fausto Russo AlesiAchille Starace
Massimiliano RossiCommissario Rizzo- Elena BucciLuisa Baccara
Lidia LibermanLina
Janina RudenskaEmy Heufler
Lino MusellaCarletto
Paolo GraziosiGiovanni's father
Antonio PiovanelliGeneral Noseda
Marcello RomoloGiuseppe Cobolli Gigli
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The Bad Poet — frequently asked
When was The Bad Poet released?
The Bad Poet was released on May 20, 2021.
What is the historical setting?
The film takes place in 1936 during Fascist Italy under Mussolini's regime, focusing on the surveillance of the prominent poet Gabriele D'Annunzio.
What is the main conflict of the film?
The protagonist Giovanni Comini, a young Fascist official, must balance his duty to surveil and report on D'Annunzio with his growing fascination with the poet's independent spirit, risking his career in the process.
Where can I watch The Bad Poet?
As a 2021 theatrical release, The Bad Poet is available through various streaming platforms and rental services; availability varies by region and changes over time.
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