Leopardi. The Infinity Poet

Synopsis

Giacomo Leopardi wrote some of the most melancholic poetry of the 19th century from his hometown of Recanati, Italy. His work reflects themes of fleeting happiness, existentialism, and human suffering. Personal struggles shaped his literary output, as did his relationships with family and contemporaries. The documentary provides historical context to the societal influences that impacted Leopardi's life and poetry, offering a literary analysis of his complex understanding of existence and the human condition.