Released not long after WW2, when cinemas were able to open up again to foreign product, this very early rural thriller was obviously inspired by the American westerns which would have been flooding the country around this time - and also foreshadows the Italian western, with those familiar rural locations and the ever present 'blood … Continue reading The Path of Hate/Il Sentiero dell’Odio (1950)
Bandits in the Mountains
Behind the Scenes, The Protagonists/Dietro le Quinte, I Protagonisti (1981)
Director Marcello Fondato and actor Lou Castel discuss the production history of The Protagonists, from the origins of the story to its critical reception. Produced by RAI. Thanks to sardiniaislandit for the original share on YouTube. English subtitles by The Great Waldo Pepper from Tanzania. https://youtu.be/7X3VuSPvzx0
Rocco’s Fists/I Pugni di Rocco (1972)
Released from jail, Rocco's old man wants nothing to do with him. Even the village folk ignore him so he turns his hand to debt collecting to try and make some friends. Using his fists, Rocco punches his way through the mountain Mafiosi, settling an old score along the way. Shot entirely in the city … Continue reading Rocco’s Fists/I Pugni di Rocco (1972)
Kidnapping in Barbagia/Rapimento in Barbagia
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Men of Honour/Gente d’Onore (1967)
A gang of fugitives are summoned out of hiding by the Mafia and told they are to be escorted across the island to a boat which will then lead them to safety. Unfortunately, as they cross the rugged Sicilian terrain, various members of the group are bumped off, one-by-one, in mysterious ways. Locandina The son … Continue reading Men of Honour/Gente d’Onore (1967)
Bandits in Orgosolo/Banditi a Orgosolo (1961)
Where the Silver Crows Fly/Dove Volano i Corvi d’Argento (1977)
"Where the Silver Crows Fly was supposed to be the ideal continuation of Bandit's Skin. It's the story of a shepherd with ideals and principles forged on the continent who is forced to return to Sardinia to avenge the death of his brother who was murdered after unwittingly assisting in a kidnapping. Tensions rise between … Continue reading Where the Silver Crows Fly/Dove Volano i Corvi d’Argento (1977)
Bandit’s Skin/Pelle di Bandito (1969)
"The idea came to Adriano Asti and his wife who was also a script writer. They came to me and said; "Let's make a film inspired by (Graziano) Mesina". So we wrote the screenplay. The film did quite well, Cineriz picked it up for distribution. The production crew didn't see any money but the film … Continue reading Bandit’s Skin/Pelle di Bandito (1969)
The Protagonists/I Protagonisti (1968)
Starting out as a scriptwriter in 1956, Marcello Fondato is best-known in Italy for penning a plethora of successful comedies with some of the biggest stars of the times, including Claudia Cardinale, Monica Vitti, Giancarlo Giannini and Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. It is also worth mentioning his collaborations with Mario Bava on Blood and … Continue reading The Protagonists/I Protagonisti (1968)
The Two Laws/Le Due Leggi (1962)
Melchiorre kills Pedru because his elm tree imposes over his land and kick starts a 'faida' (blood feud) between the two families. Andria seeks revenge for the murder of his brother and goes hunting Melchiorre in the mountains, against the wishes of his family who desperately need his help managing the farm during a particularly … Continue reading The Two Laws/Le Due Leggi (1962)
One Man and His Droid 
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