St. Michael Had a Rooster
Sentenced to life imprisonment for illegal activities, Italian International member Giulio Manieri holds on to his political ideals while struggling against madness in the loneliness of his prison cell.
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| Original Title | San Michele aveva un gallo |
| Year | 1972 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Vittorio Taviani |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (15 votes) |
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The Taviani brothers construct a claustrophobic chamber drama that relies on minimalist staging and intense close-ups to explore the erosion of self under absolute solitude. The film builds its tension through silence and the prisoner's repetitive rituals, mapping the slow passage of carceral time.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of the mind's fragility when ideology meets existential dread. This is a demanding, cerebral portrait of confinement that challenges the viewer's patience and perception. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Vittorio Taviani
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Watch in a quiet, focused setting to fully absorb its meditative and rigorous pace.
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