Theorem
Teorema
“There are only 923 words spoken in "Teorema" – but it says everything!”
Synopsis
A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Theorem (1968) - Pier Paolo Pasolini (Trailer) | BFIOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-11
Top Cast
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Terence Stamp
The Visitor
Silvana Mangano
Lucia, the Mother
Massimo Girotti
Paolo, the Father
Anne Wiazemsky
Odetta, the Daughter
Andrés José Cruz Soublette
Pietro, the Son
Laura Betti
Emilia, the Servant
Ninetto Davoli
Angelino, the Messenger
Carlo De Mejo
Lucia's first lover
Adele Cambria
Emilia, the Second Servant
Luigi Barbini
Boy at the station
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
Lucia's second lover
Alfonso Gatto
Doctor
Cesare Garboli
Interviewer (uncredited)
Susanna Pasolini
Old Peasant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Teorema
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Aetos Produzioni Cinematografiche, B.R.C. Produzione Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Ennio Morricone
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Nino Baragli
Franco Rossellini, Manolo Bolognini
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Rossellini
Producer
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Nino Baragli
Editor
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Manolo Bolognini
Producer
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Marcella De Marchis
Costume Design
Luciano Puccini
Production Design
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Roberto Capucci
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theorem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Theorem about?
A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.
Who directed Theorem?
Theorem was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in Theorem?
The principal cast of Theorem includes Terence Stamp, Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti, Anne Wiazemsky, Andrés José Cruz Soublette.
When was Theorem released and how long is it?
Theorem was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Theorem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theorem was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Theorem?
Theorem holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).