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1992 is an Italian political drama television series created by Alessandro Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo for Sky Atlantic and La7, and based on an idea by Stefano Accorsi. It premiered on 24 March 2015 on pay-tv Sky Italia channels Sky Atlantic and Sky Cinema 1.
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| Based on | an original idea by Stefano Accorsi |
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| Directed by | Giuseppe Gagliardi |
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| Composer | Davide Dileo |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer | Claudio Corbucci |
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| Cinematography | Michele Paradisi |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production company | Wildside |
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| Release | 24 March – 21 April 2015 |
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| 1993; 1994 | |
Set mostly in Rome and Milan, the series follows six people whose lives are intertwined with the rapidly changing political landscape of the early 1990s, during which Italy was gripped by the Mani Pulite investigation into political corruption, which contributed to the collapse of several major political parties and significant evolutions in Italy's constitutional system.
The series was met with success and was followed by two sequel series, 1993 and 1994, to compose a trilogy called "Berlusconi Rising." It has been compared to House of Cards, The Sopranos, and The West Wing.[1][2]
In 1992, prosecutors in Milan launch the mani pulite investigation into political corruption in Italy. Leonardo Notte (Stefano Accorsi), a slick, self-serving advertising man who believes only in himself, schemes to profit from the unraveling scandal. Caught up in the investigation is Michele Mainaghi (Tommaso Ragno), a Milanese pharmaceutical magnate whose firm sold tainted blood that infected young police officer Luca Pastore (Domenico Diele) with HIV. Pastore, part of Antonio di Pietro's investigative team, seeks revenge and teams up with Rocco Venturi (Alessandro Roja), another cop with a dark side. Meanwhile, Mainaghi's mistress, Veronica Castello (Miriam Leone), seeks out a career in television and returns to Notte after Mainaghi is disgraced. Upstanding Gulf War veteran Pietro Bosco (Guido Caprino) leaps into a fight and saves the life of a man who turns out to be one of the leaders of the new party Lega Nord, quickly finding himself one of the party's parliamentary candidates. Veronica, initially intending to use him boost her TV career, instead falls in love with him; the two begin planning a life together. However, Pietro finds that he has to betray his friends and convictions if he wants to continue his political career and, most of all, build a family with Veronica.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessandro Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 24 March 2015 | 0.72[3] | |
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Politician Mario Chiesa’s arrest ignites a nationwide scandal: Italy’s Tangentopoli. As the political fallout spreads across the country, we follow the intertwining lives and ambitions of six main characters. | ||||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 24 March 2015 | 0.62[3] | |
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Showgirl Veronica’s tv career is on the verge of a major breakthrough, but the Tangentopoli affair seems to stop her in her track. Pietro, a Gulf war veteran, takes on the challenge of politics. | ||||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 31 March 2015 | 0.55[4] | |
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Luca, a policeman, obtains the revenge he is seeking, but justice is another matter. Advertising man Leo finds himself under the threat of blackmail: someone has dug out some murky truth about his past. | ||||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 31 March 2015 | 0.46[4] | |
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A new chance comes up for Veronica: her dreams again seem within reach. Bibi is confronted with a responsibility she had so far managed to elude. | ||||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 7 April 2015 | N/A | |
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All main characters are faced with a major reboot in their lives: some have to take a step back to get started anew, whereas others suddenly get more than they had even dared to hope for. | ||||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 7 April 2015 | N/A | |
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Luca gets close to Bibi’s projects for the powerful Mainaghi holding company. Leo undertakes a risky rise to power. In the background, the country is shaken by a new, devastating Mafia attack. | ||||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 14 April 2015 | N/A | |
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In apparent summer calm, the old political establishment is hard at work on a major counterattack. Meanwhile, the main characters have to face the uneasy consequences of their ambitions. | ||||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 14 April 2015 | N/A | |
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As prosecutor Di Pietro finds out, a spy hides within his Mani Pulite ("Clean Hands") investigation team. Leo is close to fulfilling his political hopes and dreams, but he undergoes a crisis of faith. | ||||||
| 9 | "Episode 9" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 21 April 2015 | N/A | |
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Luca is ready to put everything at risk to get his revenge: his position within the Mani Pulite ("Clean Hands") task force is compromised. Pietro has to renege on his own self to save his relationship with Veronica. | ||||||
| 10 | "Episode 10" | Giuseppe Gagliardi | Alessando Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo | 21 April 2015 | N/A | |
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Di Pietro and the Mani Pulite team involve Prime minister Bettino Craxi as a prime suspect in their investigation. Our six main characters are confronted with extreme choices. It all builds up to a final judgement day: he who is willing to pay the most terrible price will win. | ||||||
1992 premiered on Sky Atlantic in Germany and Austria and on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom and Ireland shortly after the Italian premiere. The TV series was also distributed in France, Spain and Scandinavia.[5]
The series premiered on La7, a co-producing network alongside Sky Atlantic, on 8 January 2016.
In May 2016, the Belgian channel Canvas (VRT) broadcast the series.[6]
| Song | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| Above the clouds | Paul Weller |
| All that she wants | Ace of Base |
| Daydream | Smashing Pumpkins |
| Everybody hurts | R.E.M. |
| Found love | Double Dee |
| Gypsy woman | Crystal Waters |
| I nearly lost you | Screaming Trees |
| Killer | Seal |
| Movin' on up | Primal Scream |
| Nightswimming | R.E.M. |
| Non amarmi | Aleandro Baldi feat. Francesca Alotta |
| Please don't go | Double You |
| Set adrift on memory bliss | PM Dawn |
| Taillights fade | Buffalo Tom |
| The concept | Teenage Fanclub |
| (Thru) The gates of the big fruit | Urban Dance Squad |
| Waiting for the miracle | Leonard Cohen |
| Washer | Slint |
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