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The Conformist ( Italian: Il conformista) is a 1970 political drama film written and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, based on the 1951 novel of the same title by Alberto Moravia. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin, Enzo Tarascio, Fosco Giachetti, José Quaglio, Dominique Sanda and Pierre Clémenti.
Mar 21, 1971 · The Conformist: Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. With Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin, Enzo Tarascio. 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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- Bernardo Bertolucci
- 1971-03-21
The Conformist (Il conformista) is a novel by Alberto Moravia published in 1951, which details the life and desire for normality of a government official during Italy's fascist period. It is also known for the 1970 film adaptation by Bernardo Bertolucci.
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A commentary on fascism and beauty alike, Bernardo Bertolucci's The Conformist is acclaimed for its sumptuous visuals and extravagant, artful cinematography. Read Critics Reviews
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- Bernardo Bertolucci
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- Jean-Louis Trintignant
A fascist agent is sent to Paris to kill his former teacher, a political dissident. But he falls in love with his wife and faces his repressed past.
Set in 1930s Italy, Marcello has spent his life accommodating others, in search for a sense of belonging. When he is drawn into the fascist party, he agrees to assassinate a political refugee who turns out to be his former college professor.
Jan 14, 2023 · A film critic praises the 1970 masterpiece of Italian cinema, which explores the identity crisis of a Fascist agent through flashbacks and symbolism. The Conformist is a visual feast and a psychological puzzle, influenced by psychoanalysis and Bertolucci's own experience.