This documentary looks at strange behaviors and practices in Europe, including nude skiing in Switzerland, hog-butchering in Italy, and an orgy in a graveyard.Read More »
Paolo Cavara
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Paolo Cavara – I malamondo (1964)
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Paolo Cavara – La tarantola dal ventre nero AKA Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971)
1971-1980GialloItalyPaolo CavaraInspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife, much in the same way tarantulas are killed by the black wasp. As suspects keep dying, Inspector directs his attention to a spa all the victims had a connection with.Read More »
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Paolo Cavara & Gualtiero Jacopetti & Franco Prosperi – Mondo cane (1962)
Documentary1961-1970CultFranco ProsperiGualtiero JacopettiItalyPaolo CavaraSynopsis:
A documentary that shocked many viewers at the time of its release, this film presents scenes from across the globe that feature strange rituals. Animal slaughter and bizarre religious ceremonies are among the many events in the movie, which also exhibits cuisine that is highly unconventional to the Western palate. The collage-like production covers a lot of ground, both literally and figuratively, in depicting unusual cultural practices from around the world.Read More » -
Paolo Cavara – …e tanta paura AKA Plot of Fear (1976)
1971-1980GialloItalyPaolo CavaraThrillerSynopsis:
Italian cinematic gold. Told through ingenious flashbacks, it tells the story of a group of wealthy men and women who get murdered one by one at a decadent weekend party. In his attempt to find a connection between the victims, inspector Lomenzo (M. Placido) encounters a mysterious fashion model who reveals interersting details. The killer leaves behind illustrations from a children’s book. Why?Read More »