"Loro" is a two-part movie directed by Paolo Sorrentino that tells a fictionalized version of the rise and fall of former Italian Prime Minister and media magnate, Silvio Berlusconi. The first part of the movie was released in 2018, and the second part was released in 2019.
The movie portrays a vivid and extravagant world of power, sex, and excess, where Berlusconi and his entourage are seen as the center of a decadent culture that ruled Italy for over a decade. The story follows a diverse cast of characters surrounding Berlusconi, including wealthy businessmen, corrupt politicians, aspiring actresses, escorts, and even the Prime Minister's wife.
The main character of the movie is Sergio Morra, a fictional entrepreneur who is drawn into Berlusconi's inner circle and becomes obsessed with becoming his protégé. Morra is played brilliantly by Toni Servillo, who also starred in Sorrentino's 2013 film "The Great Beauty."
The movie depicts the relentless and ruthless pursuit of power and wealth by the characters and their shameless exploitation of the Italian political and social landscape. It also portrays the moral ambiguity and corruption that permeate Italian society, where charisma and showmanship are often valued more than integrity and honesty.
Despite its fictionalized nature, "Loro" offers a scathing critique of Berlusconi and his controversial legacy in Italy. It also showcases the extraordinary talent of Sorrentino, whose visually stunning and idiosyncratic style is on full display in the movie.