The Assassin
The extraordinary journey of this actor, a leading figure in Italian and European cinema for over three decades, brings us back to the heart of the most demanding auteur cinema, as well as to the most inventive, joyful, and iconic popular films. With a unique sense of style and a casual elegance, he became one of the most accomplished embodiments of the screen actor.
An antique dealer is arrested by the police without justification. At the police station, he realizes that he is suspected of murdering his ex-lover.
Elio Petri
Elio Petri was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and critic associated with the political cinema in the 1960s and '70s. A renowned figure in Italian cinema, he is known for films highlighting the complex relationship between individuals and authority. He directed Gian Maria Volonté, his preferred actor, in We Still Kill the Old Way (1967), Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) — winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) — winner of the Palme d'or, and Todo modo (1976).
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