Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci , this surrealist piece depicts the dying moments of an old man surrounded by figures who represent different facets of his life and society, blending dreamlike imagery with existential dread.
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini , this is perhaps the most famous segment. It follows a young man (Ninetto Davoli) walking through Rome with a giant red flower, blissfully unaware of the world's suffering and historical atrocities shown in superimposed newsreel footage. Amore e rabbia (1969)
It is often cited as a difficult watch for mainstream audiences but remains essential for students of 1960s counter-culture cinema. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci , this surrealist piece
The film was produced in the wake of the 1968 student protests, reflecting the era's obsession with Maoism, Marxism, and anti-imperialism. It is often cited as a difficult watch
Directed by Marco Bellocchio , this segment features a classroom debate that descends into chaos, mocking the rigid structures of both authority and radical student movements.
Directed by Jean-Luc Godard , this segment explores the impossibility of communication and love in a world dictated by ideology and political conflict, featuring two lovers on a rooftop.