Duse(2025)
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.
Duse (2025) is a drama and history film directed by Pietro Marcello, released on September 11, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Fanni Wrochna, Noémie Merlant and Fausto Russo Alesi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Pietro Marcello
- Writers:
- Letizia Russo, Guido Silei, Pietro Marcello
- Producers:
- Carlo Degli Esposti, Nicola Serra, Marco Grifoni
- Cinematographer:
- Marco Graziaplena
- Composer:
- Marco Messina
- Production:
- Palomar, Avventurosa, Ad Vitam Production, Berta Film, PiperFilm, RAI Cinema
- Budget:
- $11,002,819
- Revenue:
- $827,331
- Status:
- Released
Duse (2025) Trailer
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Duse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
as Eleonora Duse
Fanni Wrochna
as Désirée
Noémie Merlant
as Enrichetta Checchi
Fausto Russo Alesi
as Gabriele D'Annunzio
Edoardo Sorgente
as Giacomo Rossetti-Dubois
Vincenzo Nemolato
as Memo Benassi
Gaja Masciale
as Cecilia Rinaldi
Vincenza Modica
as Matilde Serao
Mimmo Borrelli
as Ermete Zacconi
- Savino Paparella
Savino Paparella
as Luciano Nicastrelli
Vincenzo Pirrotta
as Benito Mussolini
Federico Pacifici
as Saturnino Ciarcelluti
Key crew
Directed by Pietro Marcello, written by Letizia Russo, Guido Silei and Pietro Marcello, produced by Carlo Degli Esposti, Nicola Serra and Marco Grifoni.
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Duse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 43 ratings.
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Duse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Duse online?
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Duse (2025) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Duse?
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The main cast of Duse (2025) includes Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Fanni Wrochna, Noémie Merlant, Fausto Russo Alesi and Edoardo Sorgente. The film was directed by Pietro Marcello. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Duse released?
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Duse was released on September 11, 2025 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Duse worth watching?
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Duse (2025) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Duse?
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Yes. The official Duse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.