"... l'angel di Dio mi prese, e quel d'inferno gridava: O tu del Ciel, perche' mi privi? Tu te ne porti di costui l'eterno per una lacrimetta che'l mi toglie ..."
My close friend Mauro, born and raised in Roma, said that if I were to watch any Italian movie it had to be one by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Last night I finally gave in with "Accattone" (Beggar). Let me tell you, he was right.
Now, with it's neorealistic qualities, it's not for everyone. It is a grim tale written about a hard time, so you might want to skip it if you have a light stomach. If you stick through it though, Franco Citti (The Godfather) does such a spectacular job, that by the end you're left with a certain kind of hope and satisfaction. I think it's perfect for a Sunday night, accompanied by a glass of red wine.
Here is a link for Accottane (1961) - it has English and Spanish subtitles. Enjoy!
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