Laura Betti

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

Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.

Dir. Marco Bellocchio · With Gian Maria Volonté, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò

An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.

Dir. Mario Bava · With Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Claudio Camaso

Four short films by four different directors dealing with the principles of modern life.

Dir. Jean-Luc Godard, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ugo Gregoretti, Roberto Rossellini · With Rosanna Schiaffino, Bruce Balaban, Maria Pia Schiaffino

A madman haunted by the ghost of his ex-wife carves a corpse-laden trail.

Dir. Mario Bava · With Stephen Forsyth, Dagmar Lassander, Laura Betti

A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.

Dir. Pier Paolo Pasolini · With Terence Stamp, Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

Dir. Pier Paolo Pasolini · With Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli

Anaïs is twelve and bears the weight of the world on her shoulders. She watches her older sister, Elena, whom she both loves and hates. Elena is fifteen and devilishly beautiful. Neither more futile, nor more stupid than her younger sister, she cannot understand that she is merely an object of desire. And, as such, she can only be taken. Or had. Indeed, this is the subject: a girl's loss of virginity. And, that summer, it opens a door to tragedy.

Dir. Catherine Breillat · With Anaïs Reboux, Roxane Mesquida, Libero De Rienzo