Review of Kaos (1984) by Knut K — 22 Apr 2008
The Taviani Brothers charming film of several of Pirandelloâ??s short stories. The best screen portrayal of Sicilian folk culture, Kaos manages to combine drama, comedy and horror in one film. As always in cinema meridionalista, landscape plays a huge part; so too does the sea as the ghost of Pirandelloâ??s mother describes a childhood journey to the pumice mines of Lipari.
A truly unique film, loosely connected by way of the prologue and epilogue, which examines all the historical preoccupations of southern Italy.
This review of Kaos (1984) was written by Knut K on 22 Apr 2008.
Kaos has generally received mixed reviews.
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