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Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci , this surrealist piece depicts the dying moments of an old man surrounded by figures who represent different facets of his life and society, blending dreamlike imagery with existential dread.
The film was entered into the 19th Berlin International Film Festival. Amore e rabbia (1969)
The film rejects traditional narrative, favoring long takes, jump cuts, and allegorical storytelling. Legacy and Context 🎞️ Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci , this surrealist piece
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini , this is perhaps the most famous segment. It follows a young man (Ninetto Davoli) walking through Rome with a giant red flower, blissfully unaware of the world's suffering and historical atrocities shown in superimposed newsreel footage. Legacy and Context 🎞️ Directed by Pier Paolo
The film was produced in the wake of the 1968 student protests, reflecting the era's obsession with Maoism, Marxism, and anti-imperialism.
It is often cited as a difficult watch for mainstream audiences but remains essential for students of 1960s counter-culture cinema.