Review of Accattone (1961) by Toshi T — 31 Jul 2009
Poet director Pasolini's first film is a masterpiece about the ugly lives of pimps and prostitutes in post war Italy. It's gritty realism is deeply disturbing but also extremely powerful. Vittorio who likes to be called Accatone meaning the scrounger is a poor pimp who only has one prostitute under his control.
One day she gets beaten up by a gang of rival pimps and is unable to work. Accatone sinks into deep poverty and meets Stella whom he unsuccessfully initially tries to convert into a prostitute. He falls in love with her and tries to go straight.
Pasolini shows great compassion for the lives of these characters. A truly amazing film.
This review of Accattone (1961) was written by Toshi T on 31 Jul 2009.
Accattone has generally received very positive reviews.
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