Nerolio
Synopsis
This film depicts three episodes in the life of the highly eccentric, unabashedly homosexual Italian filmmaker Per Paolo Pasolini. Pasolini was best known to Americans for his film The Gospel According to St. Matthew. However, in his native Italy, he was at least as well known for his writing and poetry as for his filmmaking. In the first episode, Pasolini (Marco Cavicchioli) waxes poetic about the beauty of young men during a visit to Sicily. The second and more interesting segment concerns a meeting with a young man who visits Pasolini thinking that though he is an old has-been, Pasolini may be able to do him a favor. Pasolini twigs to the boy's intentions, and a sparring session ensues. The final episode shows him picking up a young man at Rome's train station and the events that led to his beating death in 1975.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aurelio Grimaldi
- Original Title
- Nerolio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Arancia Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aurelio Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Aurelio Grimaldi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nerolio
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What is Nerolio about?
This film depicts three episodes in the life of the highly eccentric, unabashedly homosexual Italian filmmaker Per Paolo Pasolini. Pasolini was best known to Americans for his film The Gospel According to St. Matthew. However, in his native Italy, he was at least as well known for his writing and poetry as for his filmmaking. In the first episode, Pasolini (Marco Cavicchioli) waxes poetic about the beauty of young men during a visit to Sicily. The second and more interesting segment concerns a meeting with a young man who visits Pasolini thinking that though he is an old has-been, Pasolini may be able to do him a favor. Pasolini twigs to the boy's intentions, and a sparring session ensues. The final episode shows him picking up a young man at Rome's train station and the events that led to his beating death in 1975.
Who directed Nerolio?
Nerolio was directed by Aurelio Grimaldi.
Who stars in Nerolio?
The principal cast of Nerolio includes Marco Cavicchioli, Lucia Sardo, Vincenzo Crivello, Piera Degli Esposti, Franco Mirabella.
When was Nerolio released and how long is it?
Nerolio was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.