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Not Under the Jurisdiction
In a training flight, the Il-28 plane crashes. Shooter-radio operator Sorokin without an order leaves the plane, lands first and writes a denunciation to the pilot Yegorov. Yegorov has to leave military service, his beloved girlfriend Nadya is leaving him. Sixteen years have passed since then. Nadya is married to the slanderer Sorokin and brings up a son with him who doesn't know who his real father is. One day, the whole family ends up on an airplane controlled by Yegorov. Clarification of relations leads to a belated triumph of truth, which affects all heroes: one destroys, the other exalts, in the third instills hope...
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Plot Summary
A satirical look at the Italian economic boom and its impact on society. The film follows a group of characters whose lives are intertwined with the shifting social and economic landscape of the time. It critiques consumerism and the loss of traditional values in the face of rapid industrialization. The narrative explores the disillusionment and alienation that accompany modernization.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its satirical edge and social commentary, though some found its tone to be uneven. It is considered an interesting, albeit lesser-known, example of Italian political cinema from the late 1960s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp satire on consumerism and modernization.
Noted for its thought-provoking social commentary on Italian society.
Some critics found the film's narrative structure and tone to be occasionally disjointed.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of satirical shorts and features made by Ugo Gregoretti exploring the absurdities of modern Italian life and consumerism.
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