Blaise Pascal (1971)
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Blaise Pascal was one of several historical films directed by Robert Rossellini for Italian television in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The film covers the life of 17th century French philosopher Blaise Pascal, from age 17 to his death, at 39, in 1662. Much is made of the agnostic Pascal's… More Blaise Pascal was one of several historical films directed by Robert Rossellini for Italian television in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The film covers the life of 17th century French philosopher Blaise Pascal, from age 17 to his death, at 39, in 1662. Much is made of the agnostic Pascal's prophetic musings, notably his plans to create a calculating machine and a "rapid transit" system (involving horse-drawn busses), and his controversial theory of The Vacuum. After a lifetime of fighting religious intolerance, Pascal professes his belief in God on his deathbed. Pierre Arditi plays the title role in the 131-minute Blaise Pascal, which was written by Rossellini, Marcella Mariani, and Luciano Scaffa. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Roberto Rossellini
- Written By
- Robert Rossellini
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Art House & International
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 4, 1980 Wide
- On DVD
- Jan 13, 2009
- Studio
- Criterion Collection
Critic Reviews
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Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
Rossellini honors both sides of the era's metaphysical split
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The biopic covers the life of the 17th-century French religious philosopher/mathematician/physicist Blaise Pascal.
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