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Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker

2005·Movie
1h 24min

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Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker fingerprint

Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, show business, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A documentary on the director’s career, featuring interviews with friends, collaborators, and filmmakers.
Director's ProfileBiographical DocumentaryItalian CinemaFilmmaking InsightsArtistic LegacyCritical AnalysisInterview-DrivenCinema HistoryPhilosophical Exploration

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Is Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker?

1 h 24 min

Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker runs 1 h 24 min.

Is Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Italy.