Giuseppe Bertolucci’s Typical Vibe
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Giuseppe Bertolucci has 5 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1970s through the 1980s. 2 rank in the Top 10%, led by Nothing Left to Do But Cry.
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Two 20th-century friends accidentally stumble into the year 1492, where they meet a charming teen and try to alter history.
Dir. Roberto Benigni, Massimo Troisi · With Massimo Troisi, Roberto Benigni, Amanda Sandrelli
The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.
Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci · With Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda

Father Maurice, a priest living in a residential college for priests in Rome, is called out one day to "exorcise" the devil from someone. The devil turns out to be in the form of a fun-loving man called Giuditta. What Father Maurice doesn't know is that this type of devil will turn his life around.
Dir. Roberto Benigni · With Roberto Benigni, Walter Matthau, Stefania Sandrelli
A young poet falls in love with a sophisticated woman who hates poetry. But the poet wants to win her with poetry — and a bit of help from his mum.
Dir. Giuseppe Bertolucci · With Roberto Benigni, Alida Valli, Carlo Monni
While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci · With Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, Veronica Lazăr
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