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Silvio Forever is a 2011 Italian biographical documentary directed by Roberto Faenza. The film is a documentary about the life of Silvio Berlusconi.
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| Directed by | Roberto Faenza |
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| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Silvio Forever is a 2011 Italian biographical documentary directed by Roberto Faenza. The film is a documentary about the life of Silvio Berlusconi.
The film is an unauthorised biographical portrayal of Berlusconi. [1] It consists of original interviews as well as archive footage with a narration by Neri Marcorè. [2]
Critics have found the film comparable to an earlier portrayal of Italian politicians by Faenza, Forza Italia! (1977). [3]
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