It is often cited as a difficult watch for mainstream audiences but remains essential for students of 1960s counter-culture cinema.
It stands as a rare time-capsule where the "Big Three" of Italian cinema (Pasolini, Bertolucci, Bellocchio) worked alongside the leader of the French New Wave (Godard).
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. Amore e rabbia (1969)
Though originally titled Evangelio '70 , the directors used biblical themes primarily to critique the Catholic Church's role in modern society.
Amore e rabbia (1969), translated as Love and Anger, is a landmark anthology film that captures the turbulent political and artistic spirit of the late 1960s. It features five segments directed by some of the most influential figures in European cinema, originally conceived as a commentary on the "Gospel" but evolved into a critique of contemporary morality, violence, and revolution. The Directors and Segments It is often cited as a difficult watch
The film was produced in the wake of the 1968 student protests, reflecting the era's obsession with Maoism, Marxism, and anti-imperialism.
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. It follows a young man (Ninetto Davoli) walking
The film rejects traditional narrative, favoring long takes, jump cuts, and allegorical storytelling. Legacy and Context 🎞️