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The Devil Does Not Sleep
Episodic film consisting of three satirical shorts ('Smutný káder', 'Typický prípad' and 'Vel'korysá kampaň') comically exposing the shortcomings of society. In the interval between each short, a committee recognising themselves in the characters on screen, voice their approval or disapproval of each film.
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Plot Summary
A successful industrialist, Alberto Fossati, is trapped in a loveless marriage and finds solace in an affair with a younger woman. His wife, despite knowing of his infidelity, is determined to maintain appearances and control the family's reputation. The situation escalates as secrets and desperation lead to a tragic confrontation, revealing the destructive power of pride and unspoken desires.
Critical Reception
This Italian drama explores themes of marital discord, societal expectations, and personal desperation. While not a widely discussed film internationally, it's recognized within Italian cinema for its melodramatic intensity and exploration of moral complexities.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its melodramatic tension and exploration of complex human emotions.
The film effectively portrays the suffocating nature of societal pressures on personal relationships.
Some critics found the narrative somewhat predictable, relying heavily on genre conventions.
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Fun Fact
The film is an example of the 'melodramma all'italiana' genre, which was popular in Italy during the post-war period, often focusing on intense emotional conflicts within family structures.
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