Duse
Synopsis
In the years between WWI and the rise of Fascism, legendary thespian Eleonora Duse shocks everyone by getting back onstage at over 60 years of age. Struggling with the brutality of historical events unfolding and clinging to the possibility of utopia, she makes her art a revolutionary act, even at the cost of sacrificing health and affection—facing her final journey aware she could give up life itself, but not her own true nature.
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Pietro Marcello on DuseOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-10-05
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Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Eleonora Duse
Fanni Wrochna
Désirée
Noémie Merlant
Enrichetta Checchi
Fausto Russo Alesi
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Edoardo Sorgente
Giacomo Rossetti-Dubois
Vincenzo Nemolato
Memo Benassi
Gaja Masciale
Cecilia Rinaldi
Vincenza Modica
Matilde Serao
Mimmo Borrelli
Ermete Zacconi
Savino Paparella
Luciano Nicastrelli
Vincenzo Pirrotta
Benito Mussolini
Federico Pacifici
Saturnino Ciarcelluti
Marcello Mazzarella
Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo
Noémie Lvovsky
Sarah Bernhardt
Rita Bosello
Giovanni Morassutti
Camicia nera
Nathan Macchioni
Alessio Gorius
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$827K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$10.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pietro Marcello
- Screenplay & Story
- Pietro Marcello, Letizia Russo, Guido Silei
- Original Score
- Carlo Crivelli, Marco Messina, Sacha Ricci, Fabrizio Elvetico
- Original Title
- Duse
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $827K
- Production Studios
- Palomar, Avventurosa, Ad Vitam Production, Berta Film, PiperFilm, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pietro Marcello
Pietro Marcello, Letizia Russo, Guido Silei
Carlo Crivelli, Marco Messina, Sacha Ricci, Fabrizio Elvetico
Marco Graziaplena
Fabrizio Federico, Cristiano Travaglioli
Carlo Degli Esposti, Nicola Serra, Marco Grifoni, Benedetta Cappon, Francesco Beltrame
Department Leadership Roster
Pietro Marcello
Screenplay
Letizia Russo
Screenplay
Guido Silei
Screenplay
Marco Graziaplena
Director of Photography
Gaspare De Pascali
Production Design
Pietro Marcello
Director
Ursula Patzak
Costume Design
Arianna Capra
Visual Effects Supervisor
Fabrizio Federico
Editor
Cristiano Travaglioli
Editor
Carlo Degli Esposti
Producer
Nicola Serra
Producer
Marco Grifoni
Producer
Benedetta Cappon
Producer
Marco Messina
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duse
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What is Duse about?
In the years between WWI and the rise of Fascism, legendary thespian Eleonora Duse shocks everyone by getting back onstage at over 60 years of age. Struggling with the brutality of historical events unfolding and clinging to the possibility of utopia, she makes her art a revolutionary act, even at the cost of sacrificing health and affection—facing her final journey aware she could give up life itself, but not her own true nature.
Who directed Duse?
Duse was directed by Pietro Marcello.
Who stars in Duse?
The principal cast of Duse includes Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Fanni Wrochna, Noémie Merlant, Fausto Russo Alesi, Edoardo Sorgente.
When was Duse released and how long is it?
Duse was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Duse?
Duse had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $827K at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Duse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duse was composed by Carlo Crivelli, Marco Messina, Sacha Ricci, Fabrizio Elvetico.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duse?
Duse holds official age classifications: FR: TP.