Synopsis
President Mariano De Santis’ term is coming to an end. Disparagingly nicknamed ‘Cemento armato’ for his intractable nature and overly careful approach to politics, he has grown lonely in the echoing halls of the presidential palace, mourning the loss of his wife and listening to hip-hop. Before returning to civilian life, De Santis must make a series of bold decisions — a pair of presidential pardons and a groundbreaking policy bill — that will cement his legacy.
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Movie Details
| Italy Releases: | January 15th, 2026 (Limited) |
| MPAA Rating: | R for some language. (Rating bulletin 2908 (cert #55736), 10/22/2025) |
| Running Time: | 133 minutes |
| Keywords: | Set in Italy, Romance, Venice Film Festival 2025, Political Drama, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Mercy Killing, Infidelity, Politicians, Retirement |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fremantle Media, The Apartment, Numero 10, PiperFilm |
| Production Countries: | Italy |
| Languages: | Italian |