Una settimana come un'altra
Una settimana come un'altra

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Una settimana come un'altra

1978
Movie
99 min
Italian

A comedy feature film.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Marco BellocchioGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film centers on the complex and often disturbing relationships within a family, focusing on a young woman's descent into a psychological crisis. Her interactions with her family members, particularly her father and brother, reveal deep-seated tensions and repressed desires. As the narrative unfolds, the boundaries between reality and delusion become increasingly blurred.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Una settimana come un'altra' received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising its exploration of psychological themes and Bellocchio's directorial style. However, some critics found its narrative challenging and its subject matter bleak. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating its artistic merit while sometimes struggling with its intense and unsettling portrayal of familial dysfunction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense psychological exploration and artistic direction.

  • Noted for challenging subject matter and ambiguous narrative.

  • Isabelle Huppert's performance received particular acclaim.

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Fun Fact

Marco Bellocchio originally intended for the film to be a television production before it was developed into a theatrical release.

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