Theorem (1968)
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A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.
Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 7, 1968
Cast
- Terence Stamp - The Visitor
- Silvana Mangano - Lucia, the Mother
- Massimo Girotti - Paolo, the Father
- Anne Wiazemsky - Odetta, the Daughter
- Andrés José Cruz Soublette - Pietro, the Son
- Laura Betti - Emilia, the Servant
- Ninetto Davoli - Angelino, the Messenger
- Carlo De Mejo - Lucia's first lover
- Adele Cambria - Emilia, the Second Servant
- Luigi Barbini - Boy at the station
Screenplay
- Pier Paolo Pasolini (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Aetos Produzioni Cinematografiche, B.R.C. Produzione Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town
Keywords
italian, bourgeoisie, host family, household, stranger, lgbt, bisexual man, visitor, mysterious character, sexual encounter, drastic change of life, uninvited guest, wealthy family, seducer, milan, italy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Theorem about?
- A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.
- Who directed Theorem?
- Theorem was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
- Who stars in Theorem?
- Theorem stars Terence Stamp, Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti, Anne Wiazemsky, Andrés José Cruz Soublette, Laura Betti.
- How long is Theorem?
- Theorem has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Theorem?
- Theorem is a Mystery, Drama film.
- Where was Theorem produced?
- Theorem was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Theorem?
- The themes of Theorem include: Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town.