The Great Beauty is a 2013 Italian film directed by Paolo Sorrentino. The film follows the life of Jep Gambardella (played by Toni Servillo), a journalist and writer who has been living the high life in Rome for decades. On the eve of his 65th birthday, Jep is haunted by memories of a lost love from his youth and starts to question the meaning of his life.
As he takes a closer look at the world around him, Jep discovers the hidden beauties of Rome and the people who inhabit it. He encounters a diverse cast of characters, including a mysterious young woman, a fading actress, and a wealthy businessman who is obsessed with exotic animals.
Throughout the film, Jep seeks to find meaning and purpose in his life, exploring themes of love, art, and death. The Great Beauty expertly captures the beauty and decadence of Rome, juxtaposed with the hollow and superficial lives of the city's elite.
The film received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. The Great Beauty is a visually stunning and emotionally rich portrait of a man and a city searching for meaning in a world that often seems absurd.