Sarrogant and fragile at the same time, Gloria is now in prison. Two years ago Sabrina Ferilli played Gloria Grandi on Rai 1a star of the entertainment world in complete decline. Today, Tuesday 3 March, he returns to take on his role in a film that airs from 9.30pm also on RaiPlay. It’s called Gloria – The return and concludes his story that began in the TV series in three episodes which aired in February 2024.
Gloria – The returnfilm plot on Rai 1 and RaiPlay with Sabrina Ferilli
If the series was directed by Fausto Brizzi, the film was directed by Giulio Manfredonia: the story begins right where it left off. Unable to resign ourselves to the passing of time, just to stay on the crest of the wave Gloria Grandi had faked a tumor to gain visibility. His plan, however, was miserably discovered. Gloria is detained, awaiting trial.
The consequences of everything he has done are heavy. It is no coincidence that Gloria (Sabrina Ferilli) is today in precautionary custody. In the cell, her fellow prisoners are certainly not her fansOn the contrary. So, he quickly realizes that the time has come for her to really change. When she realizes that her main enemy was only herself, must deal with a new reality. His longtime assistant Iole (Emanuela Grimalda), mortally wounded by his behavior, is writing a book.
The truth in a scandalous book
Iole is struggling with an unauthorized biography, in which she will reveal everything about Gloria’s life. Starting from her decidedly unbourgeois origins: Gloria grew up in the suburban neighborhood of Tufello. Now everyone will find outafter years of keeping it hidden. Once out of prison, Gloria he will temporarily live at the home of his brother Sergio (Luca Angeletti), who is experiencing an unprecedented marital crisis with her husband Filippo (David Sebasti).
Gloria and the new life at Tufello
Between socially useful services to be carried out in the neighborhood from which she escaped dreaming of never returning and the obligatory psychotherapy sessions with the disinterested Doctor Rummo (Pino Strabioli), Gloria tries to regain her old family life. The attempts to get closer to his daughter Emma (Martina Lampugnani) are clumsy, but sincere.
As well as those of regaining the trust of her ex-husband Alex (Sergio Assisi). In his return to his origins, he will have Judge Bernardo Pace (Francesco Arca) on his side, as authoritative as he is fascinating, who follows his rehabilitation path with an interest that goes well beyond duty. professional.
The cast, Claudia Gerini’s novelty
Director Giulio Manfredonia explained the differences between the series and this film: «In 2024 an almost ferocious analysis of our time was broadcast so strongly marked by the weight of collective judgment, so mass media.” The film, however, «talks about much more intimate and private eventsdelves into worlds that are much more everyday and simple, but also universal.” Among the new entries in the cast is Claudia Gerini, who plays “La Bella del Tufello”a character linked to Gloria’s popular past.
Sabrina Ferilli and the passing of time
«I’m 61 years old, after 34 years in the profession I pulled the cart where I wanted to pull it and we got this far, I’m proud of it», said Sabrina Ferilli when presenting the film. «Now I have to think carefully about the time I have, about the characters I like, about the quality of what is asked of me. Every age has a consideration. Before I pushed at 360 degrees, neglecting certain reasoning, now I try to do what I like or what leads to something”. Gloria, at the end of the film, becomes director. «I don’t care and I wouldn’t be capable of it. And then no one ever even asked me.”
