Love & Anarchy
1973 · Movie · 126 min · ★ 7.7 · 84% critics
In Fascist Italy before World War II, a rural man drawn into anarchist resistance travels to Rome on a dangerous mission against the regime. Hiding in a busy brothel, he’s pulled between political duty, fear, and unexpected feelings, as the plan tightens and questions about sacrifice and heroism grow harder to ignore.
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Details
- Original title
- Film d'amore e d'anarchia - Ovvero "Stamattina alle 10 in via dei Fiori nella nota casa di tolleranza..."
- Years
- 1973
- Release date
- 1973-02-23
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 (113 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an anti-fascist story that mixes dark comedy, romance, and moral questions in an unusual setting, like Swept Away; Not for you if you prefer straightforward thrillers or lighter, less intense themes.
Pros: funny yet thought-provoking; strong performances; brisk, engaging pace | Cons: operatic, heightened tone; heavy dialogue at times; can feel unsettling
Themes
- prostitute
- assassination
- woman director
Cast & crew
Giancarlo Giannini
as Antonio Soffiantini 'Tunin'
Mariangela Melato
as Salomè
Lina Polito
as Tripolina
Eros Pagni
as Giacinto Spatoletti
Pina Cei
as Madame Aïda
- EF
Elena Fiore
as Donna Carmela
Giuliana Calandra
Isa Bellini
Isa Danieli
as Prostitute
Enrica Bonaccorti
as Prostitute
Directed by Lina Wertmüller