'o Re (1989)
Luigi Magni's seriocomic historical drama follows the deposed King of Naples and his defiant queen through the absurdities of royal exile in Risorgimento-era Rome.
'o Re - Movie Information
- Original Title: 'o Re
- Release Year: 1989
- Directed by: Luigi Magni
- Type: Movie
- Genres: History, Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: Italian
- Spoken Languages: Italian
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 27, 1989 (Italy)
- Production Companies: Clemi Cinematografica, Titanus
- Production Countries: Italy
'o Re - Plot
One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his Queen, Maria Sofia. This seriocomic drama follows the deposed royals as they adapt to their new lives. The former king has recognized the political finality of his deposition, but his queen has taken to traveling in men's clothing all over Italy trying to foment an uprising to restore them to the throne. She is also frantic to have a baby, an heir, but the king has become celibate as a kind of homage to his beloved mother; he spends all his time lobbying the Vatican to get her declared a saint.
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'o Re - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Luigi Magni
Main Cast
- Giancarlo Giannini
- Ornella Muti
- Carlo Croccolo
- Luc Merenda
- Cristina Marsillach
- Anna Maria Ackermann
- Corrado Pani
- Massimo Abbate
- Anna Kanakis
- Franco Pistoni
Writers
- Luigi Magni
Producers
- Giovanni Di Clemente
'o Re - FAQs
Who are the main actors in 'o Re?
The film stars Giancarlo Giannini as the deposed Francis II of the Two Sicilies and Ornella Muti as his determined queen, Maria Sophie of Bavaria. The supporting cast includes Carlo Croccolo, Luc Merenda, Cristina Marsillach, Corrado Pani, Anna Kanakis, and Massimo Abbate.
Is 'o Re based on a true story?
Yes, 'o Re is grounded in real history. Francis II was the actual last Bourbon king of the Two Sicilies, deposed in 1860 during Italian unification. His queen, Maria Sophie of Bavaria, was indeed known for her fierce resistance efforts and spirited attempts to reclaim the throne.
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What is 'o Re about?
'o Re follows the deposed King of Naples, Francis II, and his queen Maria Sophie as they adjust to impoverished exile in Rome after the 1860 Italian unification. While the king pursues sainthood for his mother, the queen disguises herself as a man to foment a royalist uprising.
Who directed 'o Re?
'o Re was directed by Luigi Magni, an Italian filmmaker celebrated for his witty, historically grounded comedies set against the backdrop of the Papal States and the Risorgimento era. Magni also wrote the screenplay for the film.
When was 'o Re released?
'o Re was released in Italy on January 27, 1989. The film is an Italian production by Clemi Cinematografica and Titanus, and it was presented in the Italian language, reflecting its deeply national historical subject matter.
How long is 'o Re?
'o Re has a runtime of 95 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. The film moves at a brisk pace, blending comic and dramatic moments as it traces the fortunes of the exiled Neapolitan royal couple in post-unification Rome.
Who composed the music for 'o Re?
The score for 'o Re was composed by Nicola Piovani, the acclaimed Italian composer known for his evocative and emotionally resonant film music. Piovani later won an Academy Award for his work on Roberto Benigni's Life Is Beautiful (1997).
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