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...Mamma Roma (played by Anna Magnani, one of the most popular actresses of neo-realism, with whom Pasolini had ideological as well as artistic disputes, but who nonetheless plays exquisitely what she had called "the most important role I have played so far"). After her former pimp, Carmine (Franco Citti), marries a well-to-do lady from the countryside, Mamma Roma attempts to lead a respectable life, selling vegetables in an open air Roman market. More importantly, she brings her son, Ettore (Ettore Garofolo), to Rome, with the hopes of providing him a good education...

Author: By William G. Ferullo, | Title: Pasolini's `Mamma' | 3/3/1995 | See Source »

...Lalubi (Woody Strode) is a world-famous apostle of nonviolence-what the Italian film makers choose to dub a Black Jesus. The fascist regime of his country hurriedly runs him to earth. Brought before the local Pontius Pilate (Jean Servais), Lalubi is cast into jail with a thief (Franco Citti), and tortured with nails driven into his hands. After a series of graphic humiliations, he is stabbed in the side by a soldier and dies. Organ music purls throughout to underline both the literal symbolism and the unadorned wretchedness of the performances. Two exceptions must be noted: Servais...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Bad Faith | 9/20/1971 | See Source »

...Legg Menn Begun Givin New Buchs Inda Loupe Yeska-Day. Zee Pages List New Numbers Fore Every Phon Inda Citti, Annal Taiche Affek Sept. 18 Withee New Dial Sistrump...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Noe Kiddon | 9/6/1948 | See Source »

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