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Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (Wie de Waarheid Zegt Moet Dood)

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (Wie de Waarheid Zegt Moet Dood) (1981)

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Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die is a naked-truth documentary on the life and work of Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922-1975). Using still pictures, excerpts from such Pasolini efforts as The Gospel According to St. Mathew, and extensive interviews, director Philo Bregstein charts… More

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Genres
Documentary, Art House & International
On DVD
Oct 31, 2006

Critic Reviews

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    Philo Bregstein directed this brief, interesting documentary about the life, career and untimely death of Italian poet, journalist, writer and filmmaker.

  • Phil Hall, Film Threat

    So-so documentary on the career and murder of Pier Paolo Pasolini.

  • John Thomason, Orlando Weekly

    A provocative title befitting its provocative subject.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Pasolini, the decadent anti-fascist, pro-communist, homosexual artist, is a key figure in trying to come to grips with modern Italy and its many passions.

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  • Stefanie C


    This is not an autobiography or film tribute of the great Provacateur, Pier Paolo Pasolini, but does provide rare glimpses of the man. Archival footage of Pasolini, his films, poetry readings, and interviews with his friends are what this short documentary offers. Pasolini was… More

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