Eternal Visionary

Eternal Visionary

2024 · 112 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

In 1934, while traveling to Stockholm, where he is about to receive the Nobel Prize, the Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello recalls his life and his relationship with the loved ones who have inspired his art.

Directed by Michele Placido · Written by Michele Placido

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