Tag: Michelangelo Antonioni
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L’AVVENTURA aka THE ADVENTURE
L’Avventura, released in 1960, is a film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. It explores themes of alienation, ennui, and existential searching. The film stars Monica Vitti, Gabriele Ferzetti, and Lea Massari and tells a haunting story of lost love and disconnection. The story begins when Anna (Lea Massari) joins her boyfriend, Sandro (Gabriele Ferzetti), and her…
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BLOW-UP
“Blow-Up,” directed by the visionary Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni in 1966, is a groundbreaking cinematic exploration of perception, reality, and the elusive nature of truth. Set in the vibrant and swinging London of the 1960s, the film features a cast led by David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, and Sarah Miles. The story follows Thomas, played by…
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RED DESERT
“Red Desert” is a 1964 visually stunning, emotionally evocative drama directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Set against the backdrop of an industrial landscape, the film delves into the existential struggles of its characters as they navigate the complexities of modern life. The story revolves around Giuliana (Monica Vitti), a woman grappling with emotional instability and a…
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THE PASSENGER
“The Passenger” is a 1975 film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and starring Jack Nicholson as a disillusioned journalist named David Locke. The film is a slow-burning character study that explores identity, existentialism, and the search for meaning in life. The film begins with Locke on assignment in Africa, covering a civil war. He becomes disillusioned…
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ZABRISKIE POINT
“Zabriskie Point” is a counterculture film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and was released in 1970. Set against the backdrop of the late 1960s, the film explores the alienation and disillusionment of young Americans during the Vietnam War era. The story follows Mark (played by Mark Frechette), a disaffected college student who steals a small plane…
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