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.
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.
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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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.
Windill
Wow.That's a masterpiece.
eeva1701
So wonderfully shot, an eye candyLiquidSplitter
The cinematography is just brilliant at evoking the theme of the protagonist's inner struggle to conform into something he can't.dchauvin
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
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.Mahler1860
Really enjoyed this. Very disturbing and unsettling in a handful of places as well. A wonderful find.Cassiodoro
IncredibleDieguito
Luminous cinematography masterpiece.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.Skyscore
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small man hungering for nonexisting normalityhttp://1001movies.posterous.com/907
arunraj
Great movie..i am going to watch more Bernardo Bertolucci movies!!Fenring
Disliked it, but i have to say, that cinematography is brilliant and deserves any possible award.mochiusle
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