In the Shade of the Conformist
Synopsis
In this visual essay, renowned film critic and historian Adriano Apra takes a closer look at Bernardo Bertolucci's work with Pier Paolo Pasolini on La Commare Secca and discusses its poetic qualities and visual style; Before the Revolution, which was inspired by the French Nouvelle Vague; Agony, a segment from the anthology film Love and Anger; the politically charged Partner, with Pierre Clémenti, which was filmed during the '68 student riots; and The Spider's Stratagem. Adriano Apra also discusses The Conformist and its unusual color scheme, the camera movement, the lensing, etc. Also included in the essay are clips from a very long interview with the Italian director in which he explains how The Conformist came to exist, and discusses its production history, its script and Alberto Moravia's novel, the casting process, the key conflicts in the film, etc.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adriano Aprà
- Screenplay & Story
- Adriano Aprà
- Original Title
- In the Shade of the Conformist
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Minerva Pictures
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Adriano Aprà
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What is In the Shade of the Conformist about?
In this visual essay, renowned film critic and historian Adriano Apra takes a closer look at Bernardo Bertolucci's work with Pier Paolo Pasolini on La Commare Secca and discusses its poetic qualities and visual style; Before the Revolution, which was inspired by the French Nouvelle Vague; Agony, a segment from the anthology film Love and Anger; the politically charged Partner, with Pierre Clémenti, which was filmed during the '68 student riots; and The Spider's Stratagem. Adriano Apra also discusses The Conformist and its unusual color scheme, the camera movement, the lensing, etc. Also included in the essay are clips from a very long interview with the Italian director in which he explains how The Conformist came to exist, and discusses its production history, its script and Alberto Moravia's novel, the casting process, the key conflicts in the film, etc.
Who directed In the Shade of the Conformist?
In the Shade of the Conformist was directed by Adriano Aprà.
Who stars in In the Shade of the Conformist?
The principal cast of In the Shade of the Conformist includes Bernardo Bertolucci, Adriano Aprà.
When was In the Shade of the Conformist released and how long is it?
In the Shade of the Conformist was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 57m.