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La Sapienza
The story is one of an architect that has lost his inspiration and goes looking for those motivations that pushed him as a youngster to take up the profession. Inspiring him was the baroque movement and all of its artifices: the Guarini in Turin and the Borromini in Rome. The film’s central story ends up being the love story that develops between architecture, artistic inspiration and feelings.
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Plot Summary
Alex, a renowned architect, travels to Rome with his wife, who is struggling with depression. While there, he becomes increasingly drawn to a young student named Simone, whose own architectural ambitions mirror his past. As Alex grapples with his feelings and his wife's deteriorating mental state, he begins to question his life choices and the nature of love and art.
Critical Reception
La Sapienza received a generally positive reception from critics, who often praised its contemplative atmosphere, philosophical depth, and aesthetic beauty. However, some found its slow pace and abstract themes challenging.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intellectual and visually striking portrayal of existential themes.
Noted for its deliberate pacing and focus on dialogue and philosophical musings.
Some critics found the film's ambiguity and detachment to be alienating.
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Fun Fact
Director Eugène Green often casts actors who are not professional performers, believing it lends a unique authenticity to his films.
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