The Illusion

The Illusion

Directed by Roberto Andò

Produced by Tramp, RAI Cinema

2025131 min6.9 / 10

A historical drama-comedy about Garibaldi's daring 1860 campaign in Sicily, balancing idealistic fervor with military strategy and the human bonds forged under impossible odds.

1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi began from Quarto the adventure of the Thousand surrounded by the enthusiasm of the young idealists who had come from all regions of Italy, and with his loyal group of officers, among whom a new profile stands out. Having landed in Sicily, at Marsala, the Thousand begin fighting with the Bourbon army, whose numerical preponderance is immediately evident. Under these conditions, it appears almost impossible for the general to breach the enemy defense and penetrate Palermo. But when he is almost forced to retreat, Garibaldi devises an ingenious plan.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Illusion end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Illusion violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Illusion sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The Illusion easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Illusion scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The Illusion

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Illusion

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Illusion, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Illusion, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Illusion, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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