The Death of Stalin vs The Illusion
The Death of Stalin has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.8/10 for The Illusion). The Death of Stalin is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 11m. The Death of Stalin is the older of the two (2017 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Death of Stalin | The Illusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Country | Belgium | – |
| Director | Armando Iannucci | Roberto Andò |
| Main cast | Steve Buscemi, Paddy Considine, Jason Isaacs, Jeffrey Tambor, Paul Whitehouse | Pascal Greggory, Aurora Quattrocchi, Toni Servillo, Tommaso Ragno, Salvatore Ficarra |
Synopsis
The Death of Stalin
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
The Illusion
1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi began from Quarto the adventure of the Thousand surrounded by the enthusiasm of the young idealists who had come from all regions of Italy, and with his loyal group of officers, among whom a new profile stands out, that of Palermo Colonel Vincenzo Giordano Orsini. Among the many militiamen recruited were two Sicilians, Domenico Tricò, a farmer who had emigrated to the North, and Rosario Spitale, an illusionist. Having…
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