Giovanni Boccaccio (played by Sergio Castellitto) is a protagonist in Dante.
Central protagonist serving as the narrative frame. Tasked by the Chanters' brotherhood to deliver ten gold florins to Sister Beatrice in Ravenna. His journey triggers flashbacks detailing Dante's life, exile, and death. He ultimately confesses that he views Dante as a father figure. Dante giovane (played by Alessandro Sperduti) is a protagonist in Dante.
Young Dante featured in flashbacks. Depicted as a child who tragically loses his mother, marking the beginning of his early life story. Donato degli Albanzani (played by Enrico Lo Verso) appears in Dante.
Abate di Vallombrosa (played by Alessandro Haber) appears in Dante.
Piero Giardina (played by Gianni Cavina) appears in Dante.
Gemma Donati (played by Ludovica Pedetta) appears in Dante.
Bonifacio VIII (played by Leopoldo Mastelloni) appears in Dante.
Guido Cavalcanti (played by Romano Reggiani) appears in Dante.
Dante's close friend, featured in flashbacks that explore the poet's personal relationships and political journey.
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Characters
Giovanni Boccaccio
(played by Sergio Castellitto) — protagonist
Central protagonist serving as the narrative frame. Tasked by the Chanters' brotherhood to deliver ten gold florins to Sister Beatrice in Ravenna. His journey triggers flashbacks detailing Dante's lif...
Dante giovane
(played by Alessandro Sperduti) — protagonist
Young Dante featured in flashbacks. Depicted as a child who tragically loses his mother, marking the beginning of his early life story.
Donato degli Albanzani
(played by Enrico Lo Verso) — supporting
Abate di Vallombrosa
(played by Alessandro Haber) — supporting
Piero Giardina
(played by Gianni Cavina) — supporting
Gemma Donati
(played by Ludovica Pedetta) — supporting
Bonifacio VIII
(played by Leopoldo Mastelloni) — supporting
Guido Cavalcanti
(played by Romano Reggiani) — supporting
Dante's close friend, featured in flashbacks that explore the poet's personal relationships and political journey.
Donna gozzuta
(played by Morena Gentile) — supporting
Beatrice
(played by Carlotta Gamba) — supporting
Refers to Beatrice Portinari. Her fateful meeting with Dante is a key moment recounted during the narrative's flashbacks, representing his early love and inspiration.
Key Relationships
Giovanni Boccaccio → Donato degli Albanzani
(Professional Source)
Giovanni Boccaccio → Beatrice
(Professional Subject Of Research)
Dante giovane → Donna gozzuta
(Social Acquaintance)
Dante giovane → Bonifacio VIII
(Conflict Political Enemy)
Dante giovane → Piero Giardina
(Professional Political Figure)
Dante giovane → Abate di Vallombrosa
(Professional Mentor)
Dante giovane → Donato degli Albanzani
(Alliance Political Ally)
Dante giovane → Guido Cavalcanti
(Social Friend)
Dante giovane → Gemma Donati
(Family Wife)
Dante giovane → Beatrice
(Romantic Unrequited Love)
Giovanni Boccaccio → Dante giovane
(Professional Biographer)
Story Analysis
A journey to honor a poet's legacy through memory, political turmoil, and personal reconciliation.
