Amore e rabbia (1969), translated as Love and Anger, is a landmark anthology film that captures the turbulent political and artistic spirit of the late 1960s. It features five segments directed by some of the most influential figures in European cinema, originally conceived as a commentary on the "Gospel" but evolved into a critique of contemporary morality, violence, and revolution. The Directors and Segments
It stands as a rare time-capsule where the "Big Three" of Italian cinema (Pasolini, Bertolucci, Bellocchio) worked alongside the leader of the French New Wave (Godard).
The film is divided into five distinct parts, each utilizing a unique visual language: Amore e rabbia (1969)
Directed by Carlo Lizzani , this opening piece (sometimes omitted in certain versions) focuses on a hit-and-run accident, acting as a grim prologue to the film's themes of social apathy. Key Themes 🧠 The anthology is tied together by several recurring motifs:
The film was produced in the wake of the 1968 student protests, reflecting the era's obsession with Maoism, Marxism, and anti-imperialism. Amore e rabbia (1969), translated as Love and
Each segment questions whether a single person can maintain their humanity or "love" while the "anger" of the collective world rages around them.