Dante

Dante

2022 · 94 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, History

The tormented life of Dante Alighieri, from solitary childhood to death in exile, seen through Giovanni Boccaccio’s journey to rehabilitate his memory.

Directed by Pupi Avati · Written by Pupi Avati

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