Open Doors (1990)

Original title

Porte aperte

Directed by

Gianni Amelio

Genre

drama film, trial film

Country

Italy

Runtime

1h 48m

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 38 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1930s Palermo, a judge opposes the death penalty. His principles are tested when he presides over the case of a man who committed a triple murder.

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What happens

Open Doors (Italian: Porte aperte) is a 1990 Italian film directed by Gianni Amelio, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Leonardo Sciascia. Set in 1930s Palermo, the film follows a judge who challenges the prevailing support for the death penalty. His stance is tested when a man perpetrates a gruesome triple murder, sparking conflict with both the fascist regime and public sentiment, ultimately compelling him to confront his moral principles. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 63rd Academy Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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