I loved the cinematography of it all — the shots of the fascist government, grandiose vacant modernist halls, occupied only by prositute-adorned desks. The variety of shot types in the film was extensive, and gives it a really refreshing feel. Some of the locations for the film really lent themselves to this, for instance the scene in the mental asylum.
Stunning cinematography that reflects the dream-like, self imposed prison the main character settles himself into. Marcello is quite an interesting character, exemplifying an ugly part in man that causes so much violence and unhappiness in desperate attempts for social acceptance.
I'm not a super big fan of Bertolucci, though this is likely his best. Most of the credit for that goes to Vittorio Storaro for his visuals on this one.
For all its lovely cinematography, the editing was disappointing: the non-linear timeframe seemed completely pointless, and we are whisked away from some setpieces before we've had chance to appreciate them.
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johnnyg
Could be the best cinematography I've ever seen. Seems to not really connect with me at places, but wow, it's really painting with light.Dieguito
Luminous cinematography masterpiece.eeva1701
So wonderfully shot, an eye candydchauvin
I loved the cinematography of it all — the shots of the fascist government, grandiose vacant modernist halls, occupied only by prositute-adorned desks. The variety of shot types in the film was extensive, and gives it a really refreshing feel. Some of the locations for the film really lent themselves to this, for instance the scene in the mental asylum.Full review: https://medium.com/movie-time/spike-lee-s-essential-films-slef-episode-1-the-conformist-il-conformista-1970-fd6da9e75322#.41crs8u4a
Mahler1860
Really enjoyed this. Very disturbing and unsettling in a handful of places as well. A wonderful find.arunraj
Great movie..i am going to watch more Bernardo Bertolucci movies!!Windill
Wow.That's a masterpiece.
LiquidSplitter
The cinematography is just brilliant at evoking the theme of the protagonist's inner struggle to conform into something he can't.Cassiodoro
IncredibleFenring
Disliked it, but i have to say, that cinematography is brilliant and deserves any possible award.akuma587
Hands down one of the best films I have ever seen. Very few films are this inspired.mcmakattack
Stunning cinematography that reflects the dream-like, self imposed prison the main character settles himself into. Marcello is quite an interesting character, exemplifying an ugly part in man that causes so much violence and unhappiness in desperate attempts for social acceptance.I'm not a super big fan of Bertolucci, though this is likely his best. Most of the credit for that goes to Vittorio Storaro for his visuals on this one.
Marasmusine
For all its lovely cinematography, the editing was disappointing: the non-linear timeframe seemed completely pointless, and we are whisked away from some setpieces before we've had chance to appreciate them.mochiusle
It's a PERFECT movie.nicolaskrizan
small man hungering for nonexisting normalityhttp://1001movies.posterous.com/907
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