Tag: Venice Film Festival 2022

Padre Pio

Padre Pio

Posted by | Sep 2, 2022 | , |

Abel Ferrara’s total misfire aims to merge the story of a 1920 class-related massacre with the contemporaneous crisis of faith of Italy’s most popular 20th century saint, but the poor script, bad acting and overall lack of cohesion make this just a time-waster.

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Princess

Princess

Posted by | Aug 31, 2022 | , , |

A rare fictionalized look at a Nigerian sex worker in Italy that celebrates its subject, flaws and all, with a spirited central performance and a laudable sensitivity destined to find welcoming arms worldwide.

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The March on Rome

The March on Rome

Posted by | Aug 31, 2022 | , , |

Mark Cousins’ thought-provoking examination of the rise of Fascism through a detailed analysis of a 1922 propaganda film that signaled the start of a far-right ideology whose insidious roots continue to find fertile ground.

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