Loro (2018), directed by Paolo Sorrentino, is a satirical biographical drama inspired by the life and influence of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The film presents a stylized portrait of political power, excess, and moral decay, focusing less on factual chronology and more on the atmosphere surrounding wealth and influence.
Set during Berlusconi’s political exile in the late 2000s, the narrative follows a cast of opportunists, social climbers, and loyalists who orbit his world, seeking access to privilege and authority. When Berlusconi finally enters the story in full force, his charisma, manipulation, and deep insecurity are revealed against a backdrop of lavish parties and hollow relationships.
At its core, Loro is a meditation on vanity and the seductive nature of power. Through Sorrentino’s distinctive visual style and ironic tone, the film critiques the spectacle of politics, portraying a world where image eclipses substance and ambition thrives amid moral emptiness.
