As an update to a previous post - 'The Conformist' is finally being released to dvd December 5th (Christmas is early). I previously wrote that it was a glaring omission from the catalogue of great movies. As one of Bernardo Bertolucci's finest films and one of the richest films ever made, 'The Conformist' is one of the most visually stunning films ever photographed as well as a profound character study.
The film takes place in fascist Italy as the protagonist (Marcello) is sent to Paris to assassinate his former professor and enemy of the state. I won't reveal any details of how it unfolds but I will say that what evolves is a fascinating mixture of sex, politics and violence. For me, 'The Conformist' defines the great art house film - intelligent, intriguing, challenging, complex and beautiful. I can't wait to get my copy.
3 comments:
When my man Mark so highly recommends a DVD, I'm in. I've never seen it. Thanks for the heads up.
Wow! What an interesting blog you have. I *THINK* I saw "The Conformist when I was in college, in class of Professoressa Claretta Tonetti, at B.U. ... thanks for the memory!
Now I wait for the Bluray release... The dvd was pretty good.
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