The Illusion

The Illusion (2025)

L'abbaglio

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.

Date of release
2025-01-16
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (130)
Runtime
2h 11m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, History
Director
Roberto Andò

Casting

Interesting facts

The Illusion is a 2025 Italian historical comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Roberto Andò. Taking place in Sicily during the Expedition of the Thousand, a key event in the unification of Italy, the film stars Toni Servillo and the comedy duo Ficarra e Picone.

Production

The film was shot between Palermo, Trapani, Erice, Caltabellotta, Ficuzza, and Contessa Entellina. It was produced by Tramp Ltd and Bibi Film in association with Rai Cinema and Medusa Film and in collaboration with Netflix. Roberto Andò described it as "a film about the paradoxes of history" and "about the Italian character: cunning, passionate, generous, opportunistic, courageous, individualistic, cynical, and idealistic".

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