Sieben Schönheiten (1975)

Sieben Schönheiten: Directed by Lina Wertmüller. With Giancarlo Giannini, Fernando Rey, Shirley Stoler, Elena Fiore. The defense of honor, a strong value in Neapolitan society, and its effects on the life of everyman Pasquale Frafuso.

“Iu0026#39;ve watched this movie dozens of times in the last thirty years and itu0026#39;s still a treat. I just bought the new DVD version and Iu0026#39;m in love with Lina again.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eItu0026#39;s a roller-coaster ride with scenes of the grotesque against visions of sublime beauty. And, Thank You, Lina, for the courtroom scene of poignant conversation without words.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe theme of the movie is simply that we too often accept survival as an excuse to abandon honor, integrity and fundamental humanity. There is a leftist tone that may put some off but that shouldnu0026#39;t detract from the basic message.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe simple message is told with flawless visuals, hypnotic music and acutely fine acting.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003ePlease enjoy this important part of cinematic history.”