In the Name of the Father
In 1958 Angelo, a rich and spoiled boy, enters a religious school, where students are tired of its vice-rector, and the strict rules and old-fashioned teaching methods of priests. Soon, Angelo exerts strong leadership among his peers and incites turmoil among them, helped by intellectual Franco and shy Camma. They expel the prefect from the school, organize a Grand Guignol show, and disappear the corpse of an old professor.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Nel nome del padre |
| Year | 1971 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | History, Drama, Mystery, Comedy |
| Director | Marco Bellocchio |
| Runtime | 109 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (42 votes) |
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The director constructs a narrative that relies on the clash between institutional oppression and the anarchic spirit of youth. It explores themes of authority and rebellion through a lens of dark comedy and mystery, where student pranks escalate into symbolic acts of defiance.
What lingers after the final act is a peculiar blend of satire and poignant drama, a reminder of the surreal theater that often unfolds within rigid systems. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Marco Bellocchio
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Best viewed as a thoughtful, genre-blending drama with comedic undertones.
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