ATTENTION! Venue: NKDT Small Stages Yard (Kęstučio St. 62). In case of unfavorable weather (strong wind, rain), the event will move to the Great Hall of the "Romuva" cinema (Laisvės al. 54).
Italian President Mariano De Santis (Toni Servillo) faces a crucial moment in his presidency. He faces two decisions: whether to sign a law legalizing euthanasia and whether to pardon two prisoners convicted of murder. As he grapples with these dilemmas, Mariano is haunted by memories of his late wife and an incident from four decades ago that haunts him to this day.
By trapping the main character between duty to the state and his own conscience, filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino turns to themes familiar to his fans: morality, power, and human inner struggles.
The film will captivate with its long, elegant shots, original soundtrack and – as always – a strong performance by Toni Servillo. The actor won the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival for this performance, and film critics, anticipating the Oscars, are already predicting a nomination for him.