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Beyond Good and Evil

Original title: Al di là del bene e del male
  • 19771977
  • 2h 7m
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6.3/10
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Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
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The life and ideas of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A love triangle unfolds as Nietzsche and his best friend decides to live with a Jewish woman. According to Nietzsche's philo... Read allThe life and ideas of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A love triangle unfolds as Nietzsche and his best friend decides to live with a Jewish woman. According to Nietzsche's philosophy, that is beyond all morality. Depicting Nietzsche's opium addiction and madness meri... Read allThe life and ideas of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A love triangle unfolds as Nietzsche and his best friend decides to live with a Jewish woman. According to Nietzsche's philosophy, that is beyond all morality. Depicting Nietzsche's opium addiction and madness meritorious.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
450
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  • Director
    • Liliana Cavani
  • Writers
    • Liliana Cavani(story)
    • Franco Arcalli(screenplay)
    • Italo Moscati(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dominique Sanda
    • Erland Josephson
    • Robert Powell
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  • Director
    • Liliana Cavani
  • Writers
    • Liliana Cavani(story)
    • Franco Arcalli(screenplay)
    • Italo Moscati(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dominique Sanda
    • Erland Josephson
    • Robert Powell
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    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Robert Powell and Dominique Sanda in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
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    Liliana Cavani, Erland Josephson, Robert Powell, and Dominique Sanda in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
    Liliana Cavani and Robert Powell in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
    Robert Powell and Dominique Sanda in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
    Erland Josephson, Virna Lisi, Robert Powell, and Dominique Sanda in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
    Elisa Cegani, Erland Josephson, Virna Lisi, and Umberto Orsini in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
    Erland Josephson, Robert Powell, and Dominique Sanda in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
    Erland Josephson, Robert Powell, Dominique Sanda, and Carmen Scarpitta in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
    Erland Josephson, Robert Powell, and Dominique Sanda in Al di là del bene e del male (1977)
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    Dominique Sanda
    Dominique Sanda
    • Louas Lou
    Erland Josephson
    Erland Josephson
    • Fritzas Fritz
    Robert Powell
    Robert Powell
    • Paulas Paul
    Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi
    • Elisabethas Elisabeth
    Michael Degen
    • Karl Andreasas Karl Andreas
    Elisa Cegani
    • Franziskaas Franziska
    Umberto Orsini
    Umberto Orsini
    • Foesteras Foester
    Philippe Leroy
    Philippe Leroy
    • Peter Gastas Peter Gast
    Carmen Scarpitta
    • Malvidaas Malvida
    Nicoletta Machiavelli
    Nicoletta Machiavelli
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Amedeo Amodio
    • Dott. Dulcamaraas Dott. Dulcamara
    Elisabeth Wiener
    Elisabeth Wiener
    • Gertaas Gerta
    Roberto Bruni
    • Professor Julius Longbehnas Professor Julius Longbehn
    Mircha Carven
    • Wolfgangas Wolfgang
    Clara Algranti
    • Teresaas Teresa
    Robert José Pomper
    • Young Venetian Gondolieras Young Venetian Gondolier…
    Renato Scarpa
    Renato Scarpa
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    Francesca Muzio
    • Mariaas Maria
    • Director
      • Liliana Cavani
    • Writers
      • Liliana Cavani(story) (screenplay)
      • Franco Arcalli(screenplay)
      • Italo Moscati(screenplay)
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    The life and ideas of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A love triangle unfolds as Nietzsche and his best friend decides to live with a Jewish woman. According to Nietzsche's philosophy, that is beyond all morality. Depicting Nietzsche's opium addiction and madness meritorious. —Ulf Kjell Gür
    • female nudity
    • nietzsche
    • female stockinged legs
    • title directed by female
    • strong sexual content
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    • Trivia
      Dirk Bogarde turned down the role of Friedrich Nietzsche.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

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    Top review
    5/10
    LIFE, LOSS AND WHATEVER
    Less a Biography than a bizarre and fantastical depiction of a portion of three real people's lives. To say this represents the thoughts, ideas and writings of Nietzsche is to ridicule him and his two fellow travellers Lou Andreas-Salome and Paul Ree. Their love triangle of personal and sexual freedom is, in this film, one of emotional slavery, loveless lust and jealousy. Misery and loss rule. The only deep understanding I get from this movie is that it sides with religious conservatism. In other words, Nietzsche suffered from the wages of sin. He was a drug addled, diseased fool and his rejection of religion whilst embracing sexual freedom caused a swift and vicious reprisal from god. It wouldn't have five stars if it weren't for the good acting.
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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1977 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Jenseits von Gut und Böse
    • Filming locations
      • Germany
    • Production companies
      • Clesi Cinematografica
      • Lotar Film Productions
      • Les Productions Artistes Associés
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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