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"Remove your legs from the windshield" - Alberto, an engineer over forty years old, on his return from an inspection, a nineteen-year-old Parisian student called Sylvie is looking for a ride. Even though the girl reminds him of her daughter Francesca's age, Alberto decides to accompany her to Rome, with the secret hope of being able to derive an adventure from her.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is brutally murdered, and the investigation reveals a complex web of relationships and secrets. As the police delve deeper, they uncover a motive rooted in jealousy and deception, leading them closer to the killer.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, often overlooked in the landscape of Italian thrillers of the era. While some praised its attempt at a suspenseful narrative, many critics found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to achieve significant commercial success or lasting popularity.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a gripping thriller narrative but is hampered by a confusing plot.
Performances are adequate, but the overall direction and pacing leave much to be desired.
Fails to deliver the suspense and intrigue expected from the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film is also known by its English title, 'Roads to the Unknown'.
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