1994
A New Republic Rises
On Sky Atlantic
A tense political drama set during Italy's 1994 transition, tracking the personal and professional entanglements of three ambitious figures navigating corruption, power, and desire in a collapsing republic.
After the breakdown of the old government, and with it the First Republic, Italy changed for good in 1994. Spinster Leo is all too aware of this. He pushed hard to see Berlusconi get elected Prime Minister. He knows it's not easy to win power, but holding on to it verges on the impossible. By the same token, it seems equally impossible for populist politician Pietro to change. Even now that he has an office at the Prime Minister's premises in Rome, he still can't cast off his old bad habits. Nor can he forget the only woman he has ever loved. A former TV starlet now turned politician and Congresswoman, Veronica has to decide who the man of her life is going to be. She has realized she no longer wants to be just a woman on the arm of powerful men. It is the start of her own push for power.
Essence
Ensemble
Like 1994
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 1994
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 1994, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 1994, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 1994, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
