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201261 min0documentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Pasolini's Last Words

201261 min0documentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Pier Paolo Pasolini's final year before his 1975 murder is explored through staged scenes from his unfinished novel and his critical essays on society and politics.

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Cathy Lee Crane

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Pier Paolo Pasolini's final year before his 1975 murder is explored through staged scenes from his unfinished novel and his critical essays on society and politics.

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Cathy Lee Crane

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Pier Paolo Pasolini

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Pier Paolo Pasolini's life and work are central to the narrative of Pasolini's Last Words. The documentary focuses on the year leading up to his murder in 1975, staging scenes from his unfinished novel. It features his provocative essays that critique society and politics. The film also contrasts his first and last films, illustrating his development as a filmmaker. Directed by Cathy Lee Crane, this 61-minute documentary offers insight into Pasolini's thoughts and the lasting impact of his contributions to cinema and culture.

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