Hammamet

Hammamet
Hammamet (2019) is an Italian biographical drama film directed by Gianni Amelio. The movie focuses on the final years of Bettino Craxi, a prominent Italian politician and former Prime Minister of Italy, who was a central figure in Italian politics during the 1980s. Craxi’s career ended in disgrace due to his involvement in the Tangentopoli (Bribesville) corruption scandal of the early 1990s, which led to the collapse of Italy’s traditional political parties.

The film is set in Hammamet, Tunisia, where Craxi (played by Pierfrancesco Favino) lived in self-imposed exile after fleeing Italy to avoid prosecution. It portrays his life in exile, his reflections on his political rise and fall, and his relationships with his daughter Stefania (played by Livia Rossi) and close friends. The narrative delves into themes of power, guilt, redemption, and the personal toll of political downfall.

Through intimate and poignant storytelling, Hammamet offers a humanizing portrait of a controversial figure, exploring the complexities of his character and the consequences of his actions. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly Favino’s portrayal of Craxi, and its nuanced approach to a turbulent chapter in Italian political history.