Tuesday, January 24, 2006

The Conformist

Location: Home
Seen Before: No
Rating: 3.5 (?)

I almost want to say that I can't fairly rate this film as I couldn't tightly grasp the story being told. Sure, I vaguely know, but nothing more. The cinematography in most scenes was just remarkable (as I had expected and really why I was seeking this out). Looks like I'll just have to watch this a few more times.

1 Comments:

Blogger Eric Dienstfrey said...

Hey follow cinephile blogger,

I just watched this film for the first time too and I think I got it. As far as I can tell it's a scathing attack against those who conform to fascism, that they are consciously repressing their guilt. Conforming in some ways is a psychotic defense mechanism -- which you see very clearly at the end when our hero starts accusing the homosexual for killing the professor.

In addition I think the film calls into question whether or not political opinions are without personal baggage.

Do what you will with that -- I hope it helps.

4:50 PM  

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