Roads to Rome

Rome, Nostalgia, and Masculinity


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In this episode, we dive into Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grande Bellezza, a mesmerizing exploration of Rome as a character and a mirror of human frailty. Through Jep Gambardella’s journey, we examine themes of memory, masculinity, and the search for meaning amid beauty and decay. From the grandeur of ancient ruins to the opulence of high society, Sorrentino captures a Rome layered with contradictions. We unpack the film’s visual brilliance, its nods to Fellini, and its haunting question: What is the great beauty we’re all searching for?

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