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La disubbidienza (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Desobediência, Der Ungehorsam, La désobéissance, Anypakoi, Desobediência
Director: Aldo Lado
Writer: Alberto Moravia, Aldo Lado, Amedeo Pagani, Barbara Alberti
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama
Story
Set in post-war Northern Italy under fascist rule, 'La disubbidienza' tells the story of Luca Manzi, a fourteen-year-old boy who becomes a partisan but feels disillusioned after the war due to the lack of change in society. He attempts suicide but is saved by Edith, his father's lover, who introduces him to sex. When Edith dies unexpectedly from a heart attack, Luca falls ill again and is nursed back to health by Angela, who sells herself to afford his medication. Angela becomes Luca's lover during his parents' absence in Rome. Upon their return, Luca decides to leave them, disapproving of their lifestyle.
Summary
'La disubbidienza', directed by Aldo Lado in 1981, is a dramatic exploration of youthful disillusionment and rebellion set against the backdrop of post-war Northern Italy under fascist rule. The film follows Luca Manzi's journey from idealistic partisan to disenchanted adolescent, highlighting his struggle with the stark reality that little has changed despite the end of the war. Sexual awakening and relationships serve as catalysts for Luca's emotional growth and eventual departure from his family life.
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