Cast: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Pier Paolo Pasolini. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Oedipus Rex

1967 · Movie · 104 min. · Italy

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Silvana Mangano · Franco Citti · Alida Valli · Carmelo Bene

Synopsis Oedipus Rex (1967) unfolds in ancient times, where a newborn boy is left to die in the desert after his father's jealousy. Rescued and raised by the King and Queen of Corinth, the boy, named Edipo (Oedipus), is foretold by...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

The Decameron

1971 · Movie · 112 min. · Italy

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Franco Citti · Ninetto Davoli · Pier Paolo Pasolini · Angela Luce

Synopsis The Decameron (1971) is a vivid and intricate epic crafted by Pier Paolo Pasolini, who also took on the roles of writer, director, and actor. The film is inspired by eight narratives from the 14th-century Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio. Pasolini...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Callas assoluta

2007 · Documentary · 98 min. · France

Direction Philippe Kohly

Cast Maria Callas · Philippe Faure · Jean Cocteau · Giuseppe Di Stefano

Synopsis Callas assoluta (2007) is a poignant documentary that marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the renowned soprano Maria Callas. The film delves into the life and legacy of the iconic opera singer, celebrating her extraordinary contributions to the...

6.7

50 votes

6.7

50 votes

The Canterbury Tales

1972 · Movie · 109 min. · Italy

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Franco Citti · Ninetto Davoli · Laura Betti · Josephine Chaplin

Synopsis The Canterbury Tales (1972) is a cinematic adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's renowned medieval narrative poem, serving as the second installment in Pier Paolo Pasolini's 'Trilogy of Life'. This film brings to life eight out of the 24 tales from the...

6.6

3K votes

6.6

3K votes

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Pier Paolo Pasolini

Synopsis NOTES FOR A FILM ABOUT INDIA (TV) (1968) delves into the profound experiences of Pier Paolo Pasolini during his 1961 journey to India alongside Elsa Morante and Alberto Moravia. This documentary is inspired by Pasolini's book "L’odore dell’India," which he...

6.6

48 votes

6.6

48 votes

Direction Amaury Voslion

Cast Jean-Claude Biette · Ninetto Davoli · Pier Paolo Pasolini · Hélène Surgère

Synopsis SALÓ - YESTERDAY AND TODAY (2002) transports viewers to the creation of Pier Paolo Pasolini's controversial masterpiece, "Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma." The documentary delves into Pasolini's inspirations and motivations for crafting this provocative film, while also exploring...

6.4

45 votes

6.4

45 votes

Direction Sergei Loznitsa

Cast Maria Callas · Brigitte Bardot · Pier Paolo Pasolini · Jean Cocteau

Synopsis A Night at the Opera (S) (2020) offers a captivating glimpse into the opulent galas held at Paris’s iconic Palais Garnier during the vibrant decades of the 1950s and 1960s. This documentary transports viewers back to an era of elegance...

6.3

62 votes

6.3

62 votes

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Pier Paolo Pasolini · Ezra Pound

Synopsis PASOLINI INTERVIEW TO EZRA POUND (TV) (S) (1967) features a thought-provoking conversation where Pier Paolo Pasolini engages with Ezra Pound on a variety of topics, including the industrialization and economic landscape of Italy. The discussion delves into the realms of...

5.5

66 votes

5.5

66 votes

Let Them Rest

1967 · Movie · 101 min. · Italy

Direction Carlo Lizzani

Cast Lou Castel · Mark Damon · Pier Paolo Pasolini · Barbara Frey

Synopsis Let Them Rest (1967) follows the journey of a young man, the offspring of a notorious Mexican outlaw, who stumbles upon a small community oppressed by a mad ex-Confederate officer. This tyrannical figure not only terrorizes the villagers but also...

5.2

152 votes

5.2

152 votes

Direction Carlo Hayman-Chaffey

Cast Pier Paolo Pasolini · Ninetto Davoli · Franco Citti · Giancarlo Arnao

Synopsis Pier Paolo Pasolini: A Film Maker's Life (1971) delves into the life and career of the renowned Italian film director, Pier Paolo Pasolini. This documentary features insightful interviews with some of his actors and close friends, offering a comprehensive look...

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The Hunchback of Rome

1960 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Carlo Lizzani

Cast Gérard Blain · Anna-Maria Ferrero · Bernard Blier · Ivo Garrani

Synopsis The Hunchback of Rome (1960) follows the journey of Alvaro Cosenza, nicknamed the Hunchback from Quarticciolo, during the tumultuous period of Rome's Nazi occupation in 1943. Initially, he takes up arms against the German forces, becoming a partisan fighter driven...

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Direction Gianni Barcelloni

Cast Pier Paolo Pasolini

Synopsis Pasolini racconta pasolini (1995) presents a comprehensive biography of the renowned Italian filmmaker and poet Pier Paolo Pasolini. The documentary features Pasolini himself, reciting his poetry and prose, offering intimate insights into his personal life, family, and artistic journey. It...

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PierPaolo

2018 · Documentary · 76 min. · Spain

Direction Miguel Angel Barroso Garcia

Cast Pier Paolo Pasolini

Synopsis PierPaolo (2018) delves into the formative years of the renowned Italian poet, writer, and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. The documentary weaves together fictional and documentary elements to explore Pasolini's childhood and adolescence, offering an intimate look at the experiences and...

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Direction Ivo Barnabò Micheli

Cast Pier Paolo Pasolini

Synopsis A futura memoria: Pier Paolo Pasolini (1986) delves into the life and tragic demise of Pier Paolo Pasolini, an influential Italian figure known for his profound contributions as a writer, poet, and director. The documentary meticulously explores Pasolini's journey, culminating...

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