La Rabbia
Originally released in 1963. La Rabbia is a documentary film. directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Starring Giorgio Bassani, Renato Guttuso, and Gigi Artuso
Synopsis
Documentary footage (from the 1950s) and accompanying commentary to attempt to answer the existential question, Why are our lives characterized by discontent, anguish, and fear? The film is in two completely separate parts, and the directors of these respective sections, left-wing Pier Paolo Pasolini and conservative Giovanni Guareschi, offer the viewer contrasting analyses of and prescriptions for modern society. Part I, by Pasolini, is a denunciation of the offenses of Western culture, particularly those against colonized Africa. It is at the same time a chronicle of the liberation and independence of the former African colonies, portraying these peoples as the new protagonists of the world stage, holding up Marxism as their "salvation", and suggesting that their "innocent ferocity" will be the new religion of the era. Guareschi's part, by contrast, constitutes a defense of Western civilization and a word of hope, couched in traditional Christian terms, for man's future.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (28 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Giorgio Bassani
as Poetry Narrator - Part One (voice)
Renato Guttuso
as Prose Narrator - Part One (voice)
Gigi Artuso
as Narrator - Part Two (voice)
Carlo Romano
as Narrator - Part Two (voice)
Charles de Gaulle
as Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
Yuri Gagarin
as Self (archive footage)
Ava Gardner
as Self (archive footage)
Nikita Khrushchev
as Self (archive footage)
Vladimir Lenin
as Self (archive footage)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Opus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Rabbia about?
Documentary footage (from the 1950s) and accompanying commentary to attempt to answer the existential question, Why are our lives characterized by discontent, anguish, and fear? The film is in two ...
Who directed La Rabbia?
La Rabbia was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
How long is La Rabbia?
La Rabbia has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was La Rabbia released?
La Rabbia was released on April 13, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Rabbia?
The main cast of La Rabbia includes Giorgio Bassani, Renato Guttuso, Gigi Artuso, Carlo Romano, Charles de Gaulle.