Review of The Conformist (1971) by X. T — 25 Apr 2007
The Conformist is an interesting character study of a man who is plagued by this past and upbringings, and as a result seeks to conform to society as well as the Fascist movement in pre-WWII Italy. The beautiful art direction and locations takes the viewer back to the 30's.
The amazing use of color and lighting as well as the detailed compositions and complex camera movements make The Conformist the most visually stunning color film I have ever seen. Vittorio Storaro truly lives up to his reputation as one of the greatest cinematographers ever.
The narrative is multilayered and hard to follow unless you pay careful attention.
This review of The Conformist (1971) was written by X. T on 25 Apr 2007.
The Conformist has generally received very positive reviews.
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