The Conformist

A cold, stylish plunge into political and sexual self-deception, visually ravishing but emotionally chilling.

Directed by

Bernardo Bertolucci

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin

Tagline

A dazzling movie.

Overview

A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and cynical. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Identity, betrayal, politics, sexuality

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

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