According to Variety, filmmaker Ginevra Elkann is directing a historical drama about Maria José of Savoy, who became queen of Italy after World War II—and then witnessed the nation vote to abolish the monarchy, just 27 days into her reign. The film, titled Maestà or Majesty, captures this brief but pivotal moment in Italian history.

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