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Directed by Stéphane Lebard, Gloriana leans on a strong ensemble — Anna Caterina Antonacci, Leonardo Capalbo, Paula Murrihy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2018.
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