Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) (original) (raw)
Original title
Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodomaaka
AKA
- Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
Year
1975
Running time
117 min.
Country
Italy
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Co-production Italy-France;
Genre
Drama | 1940s. Erotic. Slavery. Gay & Lesbian. Cult movie
Synopsis
Set in the Nazi-controlled, northern Italian state of Salo in 1944, four dignitaries round up sixteen perfect specimens of youth and take them together with guards, servants and studs to a palace near Marzabotto. In addition, there are four middle-aged women: three of whom recount arousing stories whilst the fourth accompanies on the piano. The story is largely taken up with their recounting the stories of Dante and De Sade: the Circle of Manias, the Circle of Shit and the Circle of Blood. Following this, the youths are executed whilst each libertine takes his turn as voyeur.
Critics' reviews
- "This may not be an enjoyable experience but it is definitely an experience."
- "It's very hard to sit through and offers no insights whatsoever into power, politics, history or sexuality. Nasty stuff."
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