Leopardi

Leopardi

Directed by Mario Martone

Produced by Palomar, RAI Cinema

2014137 min6.8 / 10

A contemplative biographical portrait of a 19th-century Italian poet whose chronic illness and isolation become the crucible for profound philosophical and artistic expression.

In 19th-century Italy, Giacomo Leopardi channels his debilitating illness and isolation into poetry.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Leopardi sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Leopardi violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Leopardi end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Leopardi scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Leopardi easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Everything like Leopardi, and what each one shares →

Like Leopardi

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Leopardi

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Leopardi, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Leopardi, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Leopardi, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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