The Damned Of The Earth (1969)
Upon his death, a young African director, Abramo Malonga, bequeathed his first and last unfinished film to his former teacher, the Italian director Fausto Morelli. Morelli, who after seeing the work, is confronted with a confusing, complex and, in part, incomprehensible work. Helped by the young widow of Abramo Malonga and by the notes left by his deceased friend, and again by his personal memories, the Italian director attempts to reconstruct and complete the film. Fausto's work progresses with difficulty, not only because of the problems the film poses for him, but because of the problems that arise in his daily life. After a long crisis, after which he returns to Pisa with his former party companions and abandons himself to love and his own solitude, Fausto takes up the work of his African friend, closing it with a final invention, in which , with a bold metaphor, has refigured the human condition of our time.
Cast
- Frank Wolff - Fausto
- Marilù Tolo - Adriana
- Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales - Abramo
- Carlo Cecchi - Ingardo
- Marina Malfatti - Luciana
- Roberto Bisacco
- Elisa Kadigia Bove
Screenplay
Keywords
anti-racism, anti-colonialism, frantz fanon, militant cinema, politic cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Damned Of The Earth about?
- Upon his death, a young African director, Abramo Malonga, bequeathed his first and last unfinished film to his former teacher, the Italian director Fausto Morelli. Morelli, who after seeing the work, is confronted with a confusing, complex and, in part, incomprehensible work. Helped by the young widow of Abramo Malonga and by the notes left by his deceased friend, and again by his personal memories, the Italian director attempts to reconstruct and complete the film. Fausto's work progresses with difficulty, not only because of the problems the film poses for him, but because of the problems that arise in his daily life. After a long crisis, after which he returns to Pisa with his former party companions and abandons himself to love and his own solitude, Fausto takes up the work of his African friend, closing it with a final invention, in which , with a bold metaphor, has refigured the human condition of our time.
- Who directed The Damned Of The Earth?
- The Damned Of The Earth was directed by Valentino Orsini.
- Who stars in The Damned Of The Earth?
- The Damned Of The Earth stars Frank Wolff, Marilù Tolo, Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales, Carlo Cecchi, Marina Malfatti, Roberto Bisacco.
- How long is The Damned Of The Earth?
- The Damned Of The Earth has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Damned Of The Earth?
- The Damned Of The Earth is a Drama film.