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None of Felini’s mid-career or late work really does anything for me, but “La Strada” is a film I think about at least once a month, years after seeing it. The
by claudeganon 7y ago
None of Felini’s mid-career or late work really does anything for me, but “La Strada” is a film I think about at least once a month, years after seeing it. The characters are so archetypal and tragic, it feels like an adaptation of some lost piece of ancient theater.
- alakrit 7y agoIf you like the archetypal, tragical, allegorical narratives which derive the inspiration from ancient or religious cultures, then I advise you to watch "Teorema" by Pier Paolo Pasolini. In fact, italian art cinema school was very rich and brave in its interpretations and usage of what is considered classical in European tradition, so there are a lot of masterpieces which you might like. I don't know if you're okay with scrolling wikipedia entries on films you haven't seen (I usually do it before I watch anything), so I won't spare the details. But there is a substantial analysis of "Teorema" structure on wiki in case you would like to get acquainted with it.
- claudeganon 7y agoThank you so much for this suggestion! I’ll check it out right away.