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Willem Dafoe Plays Italian Auteur In ‘Pasolini’ Trailer

Pier Paolo Pasolini was one of Italy’s most provocative auteurs. His material explored sexual depravity, S&M, the effects of power, fascism, subversion, freedom and … more scatological themes. Even his death was shocking; Pasolini was murdered after being run over by his own car. Initially a male prostitute confessed to the crime only to retract his statement years later.

So Abel Ferrara’s biopic of the final days of Pasolini’s life in 1975, while he completes SALO and argues with the censors, looks set to be exciting stuff. And who better to play the controversial director than critics’ favourite, Willem Dafoe?

The trailer looks great, echoing the style of ’70s Italian cinema. PASOLINI is currently showing at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). No word on a UK or US release date yet. For now you’ll have to refresh yourself with Pasolini’s back catalogue.

Source: CineMaldito

Claire Joanne Huxham comes from the south-west, where the cider flows free and the air smells of manure. She teaches A-level English by day and fights crime by night. When not doing either of these things she can usually be found polishing her Star Trek DVD boxsets. And when she can actually be bothered she writes fiction and poetry that pops up on the web and in print. Her favourite film in the whole world, ever, is BLADE RUNNER.

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