Duse
Released just last year. Duse is a drama/history film. directed by Pietro Marcello. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Fanni Wrochna, and Noémie Merlant
Synopsis
In the years between WWI and the rise of Fascism, legendary thespian Eleonora Duse shocks everyone by getting back onstage at over 60 years of age. Struggling with the brutality of historical events unfolding and clinging to the possibility of utopia, she makes her art a revolutionary act, even at the cost of sacrificing health and affection—facing her final journey aware she could give up life itself, but not her own true nature.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2025
4 months ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (32 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$827.3K
0.1x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
as Eleonora Duse
Fanni Wrochna
as Désirée
Noémie Merlant
as Enrichetta Checchi
Fausto Russo Alesi
as Gabriele D'Annunzio
Edoardo Sorgente
as Giacomo Rossetti-Dubois
Vincenzo Nemolato
as Memo Benassi
Gaja Masciale
as Cecilia Rinaldi
Vincenza Modica
as Matilde Serao
Mimmo Borrelli
as Ermete Zacconi
Savino Paparella
as Luciano Nicastrelli
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $11,002,819
- Revenue
- $827,331
Production Companies
- Palomar
- Avventurosa
- Ad Vitam Production
- Berta Film
- PiperFilm
- RAI Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duse about?
In the years between WWI and the rise of Fascism, legendary thespian Eleonora Duse shocks everyone by getting back onstage at over 60 years of age. Struggling with the brutality of historical event...
Who directed Duse?
Duse was directed by Pietro Marcello.
How long is Duse?
Duse has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Duse released?
Duse was released on September 11, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Duse?
The main cast of Duse includes Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Fanni Wrochna, Noémie Merlant, Fausto Russo Alesi, Edoardo Sorgente.