La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) 2013 ★★★★

"La Grande Bellezza" is an invitation to revel in the chaos of life while pondering its quieter moments, all set against the backdrop of a city that has seen empires rise and fall. And in the end, isn't that what life is all about – finding the quiet beauty amidst the chaos?
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