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Blutiges Märchen (1975)

Mondo candido (original title)
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José Quaglio
Steffen Zacharias ...
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Salvatore Baccaro ...
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Alessandro Haber ...
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Richard Domphe
Sonia Viviani
Carla Mancini
Lorenzo Piani
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Blutiges Märchen  »

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Bizarre, but fascinating and full of symbolism.
27 January 2001 | by (Belgium) – See all my reviews

This movie reminds me at the work of Fellini. It's perhaps even more cynical and extravagant. But "Mondo Candido" is a true, genuine, masterpiece, a rare gem coming from the colourful imagination of the Italian directors team Jacopetti & Prosperi who were responsible for the shockumentaries in the past. Behind this kaleidoscope of violence, black humour and pessimism you will find a series of metaphors and a lot of symbolism. We can only hope that this movie will become available in widescreen on DVD in the future... Highly recommended!


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