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The Conformist (1971)
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin, Dominique Sanda
Runtime108 min
RatingR
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A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.
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The Conformist (1971) is a critically acclaimed film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci that explores the moral complexities of fascism. It has been praised for its visually striking cinematography and nuanced examination of the protagonist's psychological journey. The film was nominated for several awards, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and has a strong audience reception with an 8.0/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of director Bernardo Bertolucci's distinctive visual style and psychological depth will appreciate the nuanced, morally ambiguous drama of The Conformist (1971). Jean-Louis Trintignant's haunting performance as a fascist enforcer struggling with his own identity and desires adds a powerful emotional component to this gripping, aesthetically captivating exploration of the corrosive effects of conformity.
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The Conformist is a 1970 political drama film written and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, based on the 1951 novel by Alberto Moravia. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin, Enzo Tarascio, Fosco Giachetti, José Quaglio, Dominique Sanda and Pierre Clémenti. Set in 1930s Italy, The Conformist centers on a mid-level Fascist functionary (Trintignant) who is ordered to assassinate his former professor, an anti-Fascist dissident in Paris. His mission is complicated after he begins an affair with the professor's wife (Sanda).
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