Leopardi

Set in Italy, this historical drama follows the life of Giacomo Leopardi. Struggling with chronic illness and social isolation, he spends his youth immersed in his father's vast library, where he independently studies various sciences and languages. The story tracks his journey from his restrictive home in Recanati to Naples, depicting how he transformed his personal suffering and rebellious spirit into influential poetry. Along the way, he navigates relationships with his family, intellectuals of the era, and his companion Antonio Ranieri.

Directed by Mario Martone, this film is the first in a list of five works credited to him in chronological order. Martone also co-wrote the screenplay with Ippolita Di Majo. The movie stars Elio Germano as the title character, supported by a cast including Michele Riondino, Massimo Popolizio, and Anna Mouglalis, with 38 credited actors in total.

The production was a collaboration between RAI Cinema, MiC, Palomar, and the Marche Film Commission. Since its release in 2014, the film has received generally positive feedback from audiences. It holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 3,200 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 674 votes.