Accattone (1961)
- Directed by
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Italy
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rated
- 18
- Rating
- 7.7 of 10 from 522 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A pimp named Accattone lives a harsh life on the outskirts of Rome. The film follows his daily struggles and his attempt to find redemption.
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What happens
Accattone ([akkatˈto:ne], lit. "vagabond", "scrounger") is a 1961 Italian drama film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, and starring Franco Citti. It was Pasolini's first film as a director, as well as the acting debut for Citti, who would become a regular collaborator. It follows the life of Vittorio "Accattone" Cataldi, a pimp living on the outskirts of Rome. The film premiered at the 22nd Venice International Film Festival, where it met with controversy over its provocative content, and was later withdrawn from general release over censorship, drawing condemnation from Pasolini and others. It was nonetheless critically acclaimed and earned three Nastro d'Argento nominations, including Best Director for Pasolini and Best Actor for Citti. Citti was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor. In 2008, the film was preserved by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian films to be saved. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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The Wastrel (1961)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.