Gramsci 44 (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Gramsci 44 is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Emiliano Barbucci, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Between 1926 and 1927, the Italian intellectual and Communist political figure Antonio Gramsci spent 44 days imprisoned on the island of Ustica, off the northern coast of Sicily. Together with his fellow prisoners, he founded a school. This unique institution was open to all, welcoming people of all ages and social backgrounds, even the illiterate. Ustica still remembers this revolutionary school. Ustica, remote and neglected, still waits patiently at the harbor, hoping that the boat from the mainland will come.
Who’s in it. Gramsci 44 stars Peppino Mazzotta as Antonio Gramsci, Americo Melchionda as Amadeo Bordiga, Davide Cirri as Peiro Ventura and Maria Milasi as Tabaccaia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Gramsci 44 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gramsci 44 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gramsci 44 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gramsci 44 (2016)?
- In US, Gramsci 44 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gramsci 44 worth watching?
- Gramsci 44 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gramsci 44?
- Gramsci 44 stars Peppino Mazzotta, Americo Melchionda, Davide Cirri, Maria Milasi and Maurizio Spicuzza.
- When was Gramsci 44 released?
- Gramsci 44 was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.