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Fabrizio De André: Principe libero

2018 · 188 min Music History
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Fabrizio De André, an already acclaimed poet and musician, wanders the alleys of Genoa, absorbing the stories of outcasts and prostitutes who would later become the heroes of his songs. The film traces his artistic journey from early folk experiments to the creation of conceptual albums that became the voice of a generation. It simultaneously unveils the artist's private world: a strained relationship with his father, deep love for his wife, a kidnapping by terrorists, and an unwavering loyalty to his anarchist and humanist ideals. The narrative reveals how personal turmoil and social observation were forged into timeless musical works.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2018
Country Italy
Genre Music, History
Director Luca Facchini
Runtime 188 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (355 votes)

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The film sidesteps the conventions of a standard biopic, focusing less on a timeline of events and more on the inner alchemy of creation. It masterfully illustrates how pain, irony, and compassion are transmuted into chords and verses.

What lingers after the credits roll is a profound sense of the artist's integrity—his stubborn, beautiful insistence on giving voice to the forgotten. The soundtrack, naturally, is a masterpiece in itself. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Luca Facchini

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Cigarette smoke in a dim recording studio, the salt-tinged breeze of the port, the warm glow of a desk lamp on half-written lyrics.

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