Oedipus Rex
Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene, Franco Citti
Pier Paolo Pasolini alters Sophocles' classic Greek tragedy for the big screen, shifting scenes between the heat of the Moroccan desert and the streets of pre-war Bologna, Italy. Fleeing from an oracl...( read more
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DVD Released: March 14, 2003
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January 7, 2009Removing sentiments,matrimonial confusions,it's no less than a naked intellect.Pasolini is the withering god of punctuality and the desolate face of Citti is fully eloquent in the antique manner of its topic.The kings are not dead yet..
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April 23, 2009Passolini's excellent interpretation of Sophocles' legendary play that is possibly one of the most important pieces in art history.
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January 27, 2009Pasolini's BEST film.
Strong, sensitive, violent amazing shots.
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June 2, 2008Astounding. I don't understand why Pasolini dosen't get much credit. Beautiful cinematography, and amazing acting.
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February 20, 2008Probably one of the more interesting dream sequences I've seen. An interesting take on the Oedipus myth and its mystical reality with modern life. A tale of innocence and its beauty and yet its fragility. Wonderfully captured on film by Pasolini.
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