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An anthology presents three storylines, all set in the Italian town of Treviso: A husband pretends to be impotent as a cover for having an affair; a bank clerk abandons his wife for his mistress, but the rest of the town's husbands become jealous and unite to conspire against them; and local men all seduce a promiscuous young woman, but when her father eventually reveals that she is underage, they all face prosecution for statutory rape.
This short documentary captures the atmosphere and attitudes of Italy in the mid-1960s, focusing on the relationship between traditional values and emerging modern influences. Through a series of vignettes and interviews, it explores themes of love, sex, and societal change, offering a glimpse into the Italian psyche of the era. The film uses a fly-on-the-wall approach to present an unfiltered look at everyday life and conversations.
The film is recognized for its observational style and its capturing of a specific cultural moment in Italy. While not widely reviewed in mainstream publications due to its short documentary format, it has been noted by critics of experimental and documentary cinema for its candid portrayal of social attitudes.
Praised for its authentic snapshot of Italian society.
Appreciated for its direct and unvarnished observational approach.
Seen as an interesting ethnographic study of cultural shifts.
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Won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1966.
Peter Whitehead, the director, also made the influential 1967 film 'Tonite Let's All Go to Jail' which documented the London underground scene.
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Who knew Treviso was the place to live, if you fancied a bit of good old-fashioned infidelity? The town is positively writhing in pudgy middle-aged gentlemen who drink excessively then routinely cheat on their wives and sweethearts. There a...