Prima della rivoluzione (1964) YTS

Reviewed by R T 2 / 10

For a film called "Before the Revolution" and

For a film called "Before the Revolution" and centres around a young man grappling with whether he should conform to his bourgeois life or let his rebellious zeal — further triggered by his friend's death — take over him, pursuing a life of political radicalism, I was genuinely surprised how almost apolitical this turns out to be. Adopting an abstract approach to zero in on Fabrizio's struggle is more than welcome by me, since this should allow his emotional turmoil to be more universal. But themes of cowardice versus rebellious tendencies are barely there, and those related to the central illicit affair as well as conflicted ideals are drowned out in Bertolucci's indulgent influences. Before the Revolution is loaded with febrile energy for its own good. With discombobulating non-stop mobility of camerawork, tonnes of tracking shots and frequent zooming in and out, and rapid-fire editing and jump cuts that rendered some scenes nearly vignette-like, I found the story so hard to follow and my interest tapped out about 15 minutes in. Plus, none of these devices amount to much really, and neither is the frivolous and histrionic dialogue. Only some incredible aerial shots of Parma and Ennio Morricone's feverish and emotive score are what kept me from giving this an even lower rating.

Reviewed by S R 6 / 10

1001 movies to see before you die. A

1001 movies to see before you die. A romantic drama about a young couple in Parma Italy that was a little incestous. It was a good look at their culture, but had an odd ironic socialist undertone with the man being an elite socialist coming from privilege. It did resonate, but then the woman seemed a bit loony. It was interesting. RUS.

Reviewed by William L 7 / 10

I imagine that the Venn diagram that shows

I imagine that the Venn diagram that shows the well-to-do with a passion for social causes compared to those who enjoy vintage world cinema is approaching a circle, so it makes sense that Bertolucci's Before the Revolution would have grown in esteem as the years go by. A rarely covered character archetype that transcends generations - those born into comfortable circumstances who empathize with social causes, causes that often clash with the circumstances that led to their own status. It's a difficult relationship to manage, being indebted to a system that one is ideologically opposed to, but one that nevertheless gave you advantages in life that others sorely lack. Some throw away everything but are typically criticized as 'faux rebels', while others grow jaded or indifferent and sink back into their birthright. Barilli's Fabrizio is left to try to pick apart his personality, to differentiate what is truly sincere from simple youthful passions. More thematically refined than should be expected from a filmmaker of his age, it's not necessarily the greatest Italian masterpiece of its era, but it doesn't have to be - the film has enough strength to stand on its own merit, with an exploration of disaffected youth that goes beyond the limits of oft-explored urban streets alone. (3.5/5)

Prima della rivoluzione

1964 [ITALIAN]

Action / Drama / Romance

Prima della rivoluzione

1964 [ITALIAN]

Action / Drama / Romance

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