Underplayed Gems

Teorema (1968)

Teorema poster
Directed by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Genre
drama film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
Italy
Runtime
1h 38m
Rated
NR
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 451 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

An upper-class Milanese family invites a mysterious stranger into their home. His presence profoundly affects each family member before he suddenly leaves, revealing hidden desires and spiritual emptiness.

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What happens

Teorema (English: "Theorem") is a 1968 Italian allegorical art film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The film centers on an upper-class Milanese family who are introduced to, and then abandoned by, an otherworldly man with a mysterious divine force. Themes include the timelessness of divinity and the spiritual corruption of the bourgeoisie. Pasolini's sixth film, it was the first time he had worked primarily with professional actors. British actor Terence Stamp stars as the mysterious Visitor, along with Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti, Anne Wiazemsky and Laura Betti. Other roles are played by Andrés José Cruz Soublette, Ninetto Davoli, Alfonso Gatto and Carlo De Mejo. The film was nominated for the Golden Lion 29th Venice International Film Festival, while Laura Betti won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her performance. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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