I can imagine the people in the 70s when this movie came out. They be watching this intro thinking "Oh this looks like this will be a nice movie." Little did they know...
+Oscar Quinones It barely played anywhere when it was new. Even United Artists, its distributor, decided not to release it under United Artists. So, they invented a whole new label name, 'Zebra Films', to front for them. 'Zebra' was only used once, to release that film. It was really UA, but they were apparently hiding that fact. In the States, it didn't open until September 1977. It's US premiere was a screening at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. It opened right after that, in just one theater in NYC. After a week or two, it opened at one theater in LA. It ultimately only played in five theaters in three cities for about a week. Then, it was gone. Out of circulation in the US for many years. It wasn't more widely seen until its 1991 VHS release by Water Bearer Films. The Criterion DVD came along in 1998. In its theatrical run, there was even little to no marketing for it, either. Like a dirty secret. In NYC, the NY Times newspaper ad was simply a plain, black box that read, "The final vision of a controversial filmmaker. Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom", A disturbing motion picture for mature audiences who are prepared to view it. No One Under 17 Will Be Admitted." In LA, there was no ads for it.
Oscar Quinones I’ve seen more disturbing films than this. It set a perfect example on Facism. When I discovered that Willem Dafoe played as Pier Paolo Pasolini... my thought was “ What was Willem’s thought on Salo?”. Salo seemed like a good film because it perfectly captured Facism. And also it had very good music and cinematography and it was well shot.
Oscar Quinones that’s probably what people thought of A Clockwork Orange when it came out. This decade people think of it as a black comedy which Malcolm McDowell said so. He played as the main character in A Clockwork Orange. If you haven’t seen A Clockwork Orange you should see it. I put A Clockwork Orange (1971) as my favourite film ever and Salo would be in between 10 and 20 on my film favourites. Caligula (1979) is Number 10 And Last Tango In Paris (1972) is Number 7. Bernardo Bertolucci was good friends with Signore Pier Paolo Pasolini.
People, this is Pasolini's way of telling you "Get ready for the most depraved and corrupt depiction of Aristocracy you will ever see." That's what this movie is.
Pasolini died few weeks after " Salò ", he take off Power mask and he show us their real face. He is....Hero. If you are interested you can research also Rino Gaetano ( died in 1981 ) our best singer, in my opinion...for his voice, words,lyrics etc etc. And, Carmelo Bene, ( died in 2007).... They are my favorite..."teachers". They all died....not accidentally. I think, by the same hand.
Gerry Wheeler I love how they put the credits in the beginning. It's like they figured out that only a few people in the cinema would last watching it, sooo credits first 😂
Gerry Wheeler i love how they open this knowing that people would want to leave immediately after it ended. Like who would want to stay for the end credits?
It actually used to be standard practice to put the credits at the beginning of a film, and it was for quite some time. But in this case, yes, it was a good call. ;-) John Waters said the end of Salò is his favorite ending to any film, and I can see why. The framing device of "Son tanto triste" (this is Ennio Morricone's of that song, by A. Bracchi and F. Ansaldo) is beautifully done: it occurs in the opening credits, on the piano at the beginning of the Girone delle manie, in an extended appearance at the end of the Girone delle manie (half-way point of the movie, and the most beautiful scene), and then on the radio at the end as the two evil boys dance as carnage is going on outside. Salò, by the way, is the perfect film for the Trump era. Signora Maggi *IS* Kellyanne.
This film was absolutely the most disturbing thing i have ever viewed. 1) The dinner scene 2) The plot of the film itself 3) The extreme imagery 4) The pain/sorrow you feel for both the characters AND the actors portraying those characters 5) The most vividly disgusting stories told by the prostitute characters, while they smile joyfully telling their tales of extreme childhood sex 6) The ending that made you lose faith in all humanity This film will take a part of your soul you won't get back.
And one of the most disturbing aspects of the movie was the fact that it was made by a very important movie company The United Artists not a cheap low-key company that makes shocking movies for money it was an important studio that made such a terryfing movie. Note now the movie is distributed by MGM since United Artists was sold to them since the studio's financial failure (because of Michael Cimino's box office bomb Heaven's Gate in 1980).
I've only seen it once yet Saló is the one film whose images are most seared into my brain, and not all of them depraved: the round up scenes, the two soldiers dancing etc. It's just such a colossally arresting piece of art I can't help but think it a masterpiece.
Italy has a weird history of ultra-violent shocking films with deceptively beautiful scores. Cannibal Holocaust is another notable example. Of course, a big difference there is that this movie is actually good, and Cannibal Holocaust isn’t, but I digress.
@@RossCompose yeah i've lost my 3rd Guinea pig 😔 she had a tumor in her stomach and had cancer and she was weak and she couldn't do nothing anymore and she was a bundle of fun she was such great excellent Pet i had her as a baby since back in 2014 she turned 70 i took fantastic care for her but now she's being put to sleep
@@kingMurdock3425 ayo tf, this comment was 2 years ago and I didn't know I was THAT cringe as a kid💀 Plus I even forget this movie I'm apparently spoke abt. Pls forgive my cringyness from years ago🙏
The song is a gorgeous one. However, it's incredibly misleading... It almost makes one forget what they're in for when watching Saló. Of course, it is fairly hard to prepare yourself for the sodomized and treacherous deeds committed in the movie in the first place. A brutal masterpiece of a film.
I remember my first time listening to this movie. The music in the credit perplexed me. I was like: this doesn’t set the tone at all. When the film ended, the song in the opening sequence became one of my all time favorite. Such a amazing song for this film.
This is one of those movies that was never really mean't to be enjoyed, but only experienced, kinda like "a serbian film".. It was a terrific made movie.. but i think very few people actually enjoyed it
What is it with some of the most disturbing films had opening scenes that have a complete upbeat tone to it. The complete opposite tones make them so unique
Actually I googled up the actors and they were at the age of consent when this film was made I think there was only one actor that was underage he was 17 at the time so yeah only one minor I guess.
I always felt this music sounded very drab and sarcastic, like its meant to be upbeat and jovial yet just comes across as sad and dispirited. It strangely fits the tone of the movie.
People who are interested in this movie because of violent scenes, will be disappointed. This movie is violent, but you can't compare it with splatter or horror-movies. The 120 Days of Sodom is true horror, it's a movie about decadence and depravity. I've seen a lot of cruel and disturbing films (Ichi the killer, Ginea pig, etc.), but this flick sets the bar, when it comes to cruelness. You should check some reviews, before watching it. You won't get these images out of your head.
This music is not by Ennio Morricone. It’s by Franco Ansaldo and Alfredo Bracchi. You can check me on this. Morricone did the other music in the film but interestingly enough not it’s most well known piece, the opening theme. The true title of this piece is “Son Tanto Triste”.
As far as movies with really powerful messages and profound meaning goes, no one can beat the Italians. In fact, movies like "L'insignante va in collegio " were the forerunners of teen sex comedy movies like American Pie. In my opinion, Hollywood is really good when it comes to Sci-Fi movies. It is not the best in other genres.
from wiki: The film focuses on four wealthy, corrupted fascist libertines in 1944 Nazi-controlled Italy who kidnap a total of eighteen teenage boys and girls and subject them to four months of extreme violence, sadism, sexual and mental torture before finally executing them one by one. The film is noted for exploring the themes of political corruption, abuse of power, sadism, perversion, sexuality, and fascism.
a haunting film. the shit eating and sodomy were what made this film controversial back in the day but the age of the cast is what's most objectionable nowadays. just like Pink Flamingos (chicken scene + public indecency), you couldn't make this film today -- society has become more repressive -- though I'm not sure that's a bad thing. What is criminal is that Pasolini was castrated and run over repeatedly for making this film while Larry Clark's reputation abates one sleazy mediocrity after another.
Please, someone who has seen the movie, can you tell me what is the name that begins at approximately minute 48:50, when Mrs. Vaccari (I think so) begins to tell the story of how a man treats her like a dog? In that scene, she begins to sing a little ; I've looked for that piano song everywhere but I can't find it
lol this would make a perfect song for a wedding dance! -Oh! this is such a lovely music, where did you get it? -It's from a movie where some kids are being physically, mentally and sexually tortured, and also forced to eat their own shit by a group of fascists -O.O
@CHURINFUNFLAIS Are you sure that this movie is based on a true story? Also, I really liked another Italian movie named - "Malena". That was also set in WW2 times. Have you seen Malena and do you know if that is based on a true story? Thank you.
it's hard to find. if you have any kind of specialty movie rental store in your area, they'll probably have it. otherwise, you can probably find it somewhere on the net. i've found a few torrents before- on another note, does anyone know the name of this song? I'd really love to know
I'm a really emotional (kinda squeamish) person when it comes to movies, and after reading a lot of reviews about this movie and the meaning behind it, I really want to see this movie, but maybe in a few years after I get my psychology degree. I think I'll be able to appreciate it much more when that time rolls around. It's so fucked up how this relaxing music plays especially because of what comes later... =/
The plot of Salo states that 9 boys and 9 girls each are kidnapped. I'm looking from 0:25-0:40 for the cast of the victims and there are only 8. Where are the other 2 boy and girl?
I know. I actually feel the same way. The first time i saw the movie. Now when i watch this intro it makes me feel really strange. I don't know why. It just has that effect on you.
This film is not an exploitation film. Anyone that watches it based on that assumption is missing the whole idea of the movie. Pasolini made this film as an indictment of society, culture, and history. The film is about fascism, neo-fascism, and capitalism, and the images on the screen are not to be taken at face value, but as metaphors for contemporary society and politics. The sexual depravity shown on the screen, the coprophagy, the torture, it is all symbolic.
im a big movie guy. i am always down to watch ANY movie. No matter how disturbing. There is one on the list that I can't bring myself to see. THat's Salo.
If you lack any of these three elements, don't watch the movie because you will not get it at all. Again, don't watch this movie at face value. It is one of the sickest, most disturbing films ever made, and it is that way for a reason. Not for shock value or to get banned in country after country, but to make a statement. This film is so dangerous that it is believed by many that Pasolini was assassinated for making it. If everyone got this movie, the world would be in deep trouble.
Para mi pasolini no debió nacer en esa época donde todos estaba prohibido la homosexualidad en y escribió: así contra la justicia contra el estado y los que los que hubiera hecho en esta época de los 80 y 90 grande obra maestra de la literatura contemporánea y de cine obra maestra....
I bet anyone watching this movie without knowing what is was would be expecting light entertainment after that opening, not one of the most disturbing movies ever made, heh.
I can imagine the people in the 70s when this movie came out.
They be watching this intro thinking "Oh this looks like this will be a nice movie."
Little did they know...
+Oscar Quinones It barely played anywhere when it was new. Even United Artists, its distributor, decided not to release it under United Artists. So, they invented a whole new label name, 'Zebra Films', to front for them. 'Zebra' was only used once, to release that film. It was really UA, but they were apparently hiding that fact. In the States, it didn't open until September 1977. It's US premiere was a screening at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. It opened right after that, in just one theater in NYC. After a week or two, it opened at one theater in LA. It ultimately only played in five theaters in three cities for about a week. Then, it was gone. Out of circulation in the US for many years. It wasn't more widely seen until its 1991 VHS release by Water Bearer Films. The Criterion DVD came along in 1998. In its theatrical run, there was even little to no marketing for it, either. Like a dirty secret. In NYC, the NY Times newspaper ad was simply a plain, black box that read, "The final vision of a controversial filmmaker. Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom", A disturbing motion picture for mature audiences who are prepared to view it. No One Under 17 Will Be Admitted." In LA, there was no ads for it.
Oscar Quinones well it does have the word 'sodom' in the title
Oscar Quinones I’ve seen more disturbing films than this. It set a perfect example on Facism. When I discovered that Willem Dafoe played as Pier Paolo Pasolini... my thought was “ What was Willem’s thought on Salo?”. Salo seemed like a good film because it perfectly captured Facism. And also it had very good music and cinematography and it was well shot.
Oscar Quinones that’s probably what people thought of A Clockwork Orange when it came out. This decade people think of it as a black comedy which Malcolm McDowell said so. He played as the main character in A Clockwork Orange.
If you haven’t seen A Clockwork Orange you should see it. I put A Clockwork Orange (1971) as my favourite film ever and Salo would be in between 10 and 20 on my film favourites. Caligula (1979) is Number 10 And Last Tango In Paris (1972) is Number 7. Bernardo Bertolucci was good friends with Signore Pier Paolo Pasolini.
And the composer Ennio Morricone was a close friend of Pasolini, which is why he composed this music.
People, this is Pasolini's way of telling you "Get ready for the most depraved and corrupt depiction of Aristocracy you will ever see." That's what this movie is.
WillieManga "The Aristocrats!!!"
Robert Corbell "Because I always said The Aristocats would have been a better movie if it had been more like The Aristocrats." - Brandon Tenold
Pasolini died few weeks after " Salò ", he take off Power mask and he show us their real face.
He is....Hero.
If you are interested you can research also Rino Gaetano ( died in 1981 ) our best singer, in my opinion...for his voice, words,lyrics etc etc.
And, Carmelo Bene, ( died in 2007)....
They are my favorite..."teachers".
They all died....not accidentally.
I think, by the same hand.
The music has that comediac effect.
+Federico Di Noto He liked rough trade. They killed him.
This opening is the greatest lie ever told in cinema history.
Gerry Wheeler I love how they put the credits in the beginning. It's like they figured out that only a few people in the cinema would last watching it, sooo credits first 😂
Gerry Wheeler i love how they open this knowing that people would want to leave immediately after it ended. Like who would want to stay for the end credits?
watching only undesrtending people...stupid not alllowed.,..
There's a little clue of what's coming if you know Italian, and know "Vittime" means "victims."
It actually used to be standard practice to put the credits at the beginning of a film, and it was for quite some time. But in this case, yes, it was a good call. ;-) John Waters said the end of Salò is his favorite ending to any film, and I can see why. The framing device of "Son tanto triste" (this is Ennio Morricone's of that song, by A. Bracchi and F. Ansaldo) is beautifully done: it occurs in the opening credits, on the piano at the beginning of the Girone delle manie, in an extended appearance at the end of the Girone delle manie (half-way point of the movie, and the most beautiful scene), and then on the radio at the end as the two evil boys dance as carnage is going on outside.
Salò, by the way, is the perfect film for the Trump era. Signora Maggi *IS* Kellyanne.
The movie being good or bad can be debated but everyone can agree that Morricone is a musical genius
Everybody gangsta until the Italian kid starts humming this
LMAOOOOOOOOOO
Run
Everyone gangsta until the Quiet kid is humming this in shchool
@@charlie3756 I actually played this to dance with my girlfriend thank goodness she didn't knew it was from Salo or 120 days in sodome
This film was absolutely the most disturbing thing i have ever viewed.
1) The dinner scene
2) The plot of the film itself
3) The extreme imagery
4) The pain/sorrow you feel for both the characters AND the actors portraying those characters
5) The most vividly disgusting stories told by the prostitute characters, while they smile joyfully telling their tales of extreme childhood sex
6) The ending that made you lose faith in all humanity
This film will take a part of your soul you won't get back.
And one of the most disturbing aspects of the movie was the fact that it was made by a very important movie company The United Artists not a cheap low-key company that makes shocking movies for money it was an important studio that made such a terryfing movie. Note now the movie is distributed by MGM since United Artists was sold to them since the studio's financial failure (because of Michael Cimino's box office bomb Heaven's Gate in 1980).
The actors actually loved making the movie and had fun throughout filming. They're just damn good actors, that's what.
Every other point was valid
serbian film
@@ween97 nah, that movie is trash
Didn't affect me much
I've only seen it once yet Saló is the one film whose images are most seared into my brain, and not all of them depraved: the round up scenes, the two soldiers dancing etc.
It's just such a colossally arresting piece of art I can't help but think it a masterpiece.
And the award for the most misleading opening credits and closing credits song goes to..
Italy has a weird history of ultra-violent shocking films with deceptively beautiful scores. Cannibal Holocaust is another notable example. Of course, a big difference there is that this movie is actually good, and Cannibal Holocaust isn’t, but I digress.
Germans have also many shocking films
The perfect family movie
+SMGJohn 0+
Disney really did a great job on this one!
+Travis Bickle Wicked ! :)
SMGJohn you comment is the best
@@RossCompose yeah i've lost my 3rd Guinea pig 😔 she had a tumor in her stomach and had cancer and she was weak and she couldn't do nothing anymore and she was a bundle of fun she was such great excellent Pet i had her as a baby since back in 2014 she turned 70 i took fantastic care for her but now she's being put to sleep
Song is called son tanto triste
Thank you
Supposedly a very wild movie.
R.I.P. Ennio. 😢
One of the greatest films ever made.
If you like sexul torture then yea,it would be the greatest movie of all time FOR YOU!!!!!!!
HOW CAN U LIKE THIS??!!!!! cheez.......
@@animealesha6924 did you watch the movie or did you SEE the movie?
@@animealesha6924 arts were never significantly mean to be beautiful
@@kingMurdock3425 ayo tf, this comment was 2 years ago and I didn't know I was THAT cringe as a kid💀 Plus I even forget this movie I'm apparently spoke abt. Pls forgive my cringyness from years ago🙏
@@animealesha6924 you are forgiven
If you tell us why you hate the movie
Am i the only one who truly love this film?
Wolfie Lol no I loved it too.
I liked it too!!!!
Same!
Wolfie Lol nope, im right there with you. First saw this movie when i was 14. Loved it ever since
I love and appreciate what pasolini was trying to say with this film
My favorite Disney movie
One of the first youtube videos ever was the opening of Salò, wow
If you need a 1st date movie to watch with your hun, I can definitley recommend this one. Wholesome and romantic.
The song is a gorgeous one. However, it's incredibly misleading... It almost makes one forget what they're in for when watching Saló. Of course, it is fairly hard to prepare yourself for the sodomized and treacherous deeds committed in the movie in the first place. A brutal masterpiece of a film.
I find the song somewhat calm and uplifting, but it also adds some humor to what we are about to see.
@@Onmysheet what's the name
@@amitojsingh7583 Don't know the name but it's composed by Ennio Morricone.
I remember my first time listening to this movie. The music in the credit perplexed me. I was like: this doesn’t set the tone at all. When the film ended, the song in the opening sequence became one of my all time favorite. Such a amazing song for this film.
Interesting fact: In 2015, this film was officially recognized as a Classic at the Venice Film Festival 😂
This is one of those movies that was never really mean't to be enjoyed, but only experienced, kinda like "a serbian film".. It was a terrific made movie.. but i think very few people actually enjoyed it
Despite what despicable acts are performed in this film, it's still a beautiful film to see. Cinematically speaking.
+Secret Guy this movie is a work of art.Dont get mistaken.
Don’t ever compare this masterpiece with a Serbian film who is just a stupid movie who got lucky due to shock values scenes
According to IMDB it says it's this person who composed the soundtrack:
Ennio Morricone
Imagine dying and hearing this while you're waiting in line to talk to Saint Peter.
That would be somethin
Uh oh
What is it with some of the most disturbing films had opening scenes that have a complete upbeat tone to it. The complete opposite tones make them so unique
The opening music is probably depicting a perspective of masters, Because this film's events are just a fun party to them.
This title sequence is about as lighthearted as this film will get.
Indeed!!
Intro song plays:
Me: Well this could look like a nice movie.
Minutes later: No thanks!
Right i couldn't eat anything after seeing this movie
A great film to watch with the whole family
yep
Fuck no! Not even funny…
Eating bread with Nutella 😂😂😂
I love this song
Beginning: Wow, this seems like a nice film
Two hours later: Wh- wh-wh what did I just watch *pukes*
Una canción suave para una pelicula tan brutal
Artimaña replicada en Cannibal Holocaust
how come everyone hates the coprophagia part the most? this movie has minors getting tortured and raped.
Actually I googled up the actors and they were at the age of consent when this film was made I think there was only one actor that was underage he was 17 at the time so yeah only one minor I guess.
@@usamazulqarnain8420 The actors are of age but they are playing tweens.
The calm before the storm
R.I.P Ennio Morricone
This song is a special version of These Foolish Things. You'll understand why it was used when you read the lyrics.
this film brings me a strange sense of comfort, i think it’s purely because of this theme song
I always felt this music sounded very drab and sarcastic, like its meant to be upbeat and jovial yet just comes across as sad and dispirited. It strangely fits the tone of the movie.
People who are interested in this movie because of violent scenes, will be disappointed. This movie is violent, but you can't compare it with splatter or horror-movies.
The 120 Days of Sodom is true horror, it's a movie about decadence and depravity. I've seen a lot of cruel and disturbing films (Ichi the killer, Ginea pig, etc.), but this flick sets the bar, when it comes to cruelness. You should check some reviews, before watching it.
You won't get these images out of your head.
La canción es hermosa, la película aún continua perturbandome..
Leo MeCas y ami la música me parece más perturbadora
I my opinion this was a very sad movie because what those four men do to those teenagers brings tears to my eyes (not really, just a few sniffs)
Right right ......
It was a nice way to depict Nazism and Fascism.Nazis and Fascists are cruel sadomasochistic depraved people
Yeah we feel you brother
This music is not by Ennio Morricone. It’s by Franco Ansaldo and Alfredo Bracchi. You can check me on this. Morricone did the other music in the film but interestingly enough not it’s most well known piece, the opening theme. The true title of this piece is “Son Tanto Triste”.
Trust me, you don't want to see more of Salo unless you've got a really strong stomach.
It isn't a big deal lol
@@fruitypuffpie1585 fr lmao, i saw the film for the second time recently
Que hermosa canción y lo mejor que es clásica
The audience had no idea what they were in for.
Awesome opening ❤️
the book is worse, and even makes you laugh
As far as movies with really powerful messages and profound meaning goes, no one can beat the Italians. In fact, movies like "L'insignante va in collegio " were the forerunners of teen sex comedy movies like American Pie.
In my opinion, Hollywood is really good when it comes to Sci-Fi movies. It is not the best in other genres.
What is the name of this song? where can i buy it/download it? i have to know, its been stuck in my head for weeks. lol
What a lovely movie theme! I'm sure nothing bad happens on it!
Que linda canción para una película tan fuerte
from wiki:
The film focuses on four wealthy, corrupted fascist libertines in 1944 Nazi-controlled Italy who kidnap a total of eighteen teenage boys and girls and subject them to four months of extreme violence, sadism, sexual and mental torture before finally executing them one by one. The film is noted for exploring the themes of political corruption, abuse of power, sadism, perversion, sexuality, and fascism.
hermosa cancion :3
a haunting film. the shit eating and sodomy were what made this film controversial back in the day but the age of the cast is what's most objectionable nowadays. just like Pink Flamingos (chicken scene + public indecency), you couldn't make this film today -- society has become more repressive -- though I'm not sure that's a bad thing. What is criminal is that Pasolini was castrated and run over repeatedly for making this film while Larry Clark's reputation abates one sleazy mediocrity after another.
+Jim I'm sad that he got murdered, the trilogy of death would have been so cool.
Please, someone who has seen the movie, can you tell me what is the name that begins at approximately minute 48:50, when Mrs. Vaccari (I think so) begins to tell the story of how a man treats her like a dog? In that scene, she begins to sing a little ; I've looked for that piano song everywhere but I can't find it
Most of the piano music in Girone de Manie is improvised music by the pianist, so maybe name are not quite available easily
This is up there with the song themes of Cannibal Holocaust and A Serbian Film.
This film is nothing but beautiful.
Perfect music,actors,and good shock value to some.
Very strong. :)
I can't eat rice like this!
R.I.P. Maestro
R I.P :(
Siempre pongo esta musica cuando ceno o almuerzo en familia (obvio ellos no conocen esta peli :3)
lol this would make a perfect song for a wedding dance!
-Oh! this is such a lovely music, where did you get it?
-It's from a movie where some kids are being physically, mentally and sexually tortured, and also forced to eat their own shit by a group of fascists
-O.O
stylishly done for one of a kind badass movie
...la musica es demasiado buena xD
me encanta
Does ANYONE kno where i can find this film UNCUT online? ive seached everywhere and cant find anything. help please!
Linda cancion.
it sucks that the majority of the releases of salo are bootlegs, the original one they released in 98 is "the rarest of the rare" of dvd's
@CHURINFUNFLAIS
Are you sure that this movie is based on a true story?
Also, I really liked another Italian movie named - "Malena". That was also set in WW2 times. Have you seen Malena and do you know if that is based on a true story? Thank you.
Criterion's Blog announced that they will be releasing the film with a pristine transfer sometime this year.
it's hard to find. if you have any kind of specialty movie rental store in your area, they'll probably have it.
otherwise, you can probably find it somewhere on the net. i've found a few torrents before-
on another note, does anyone know the name of this song? I'd really love to know
Paolo Bonacelli (the president in the movie)acted in "Midnight Express".
extraordinario el tema...
la película es como TREMENDA.
a mi me gusta mucho pasolini
Grande Enio ^^
Its been 48 years since salo o le 120 giornate de sodoma was released
thank you
I'm a really emotional (kinda squeamish) person when it comes to movies, and after reading a lot of reviews about this movie and the meaning behind it, I really want to see this movie, but maybe in a few years after I get my psychology degree. I think I'll be able to appreciate it much more when that time rolls around. It's so fucked up how this relaxing music plays especially because of what comes later... =/
if the movie got you disturbed you need to read the book, its soo... yeah....
You can get it on ebay. They have import all-region DVD's (not criterion, unless you wanna pay a lot of money, but its not worth that much).
You can also watch it in german language
The music is an instrumentation of a forties jazz tune "these foolish things"
i love this movie. its so great, everyone should see it
Indeed
una elección perfecta
The plot of Salo states that 9 boys and 9 girls each are kidnapped. I'm looking from 0:25-0:40 for the cast of the victims and there are only 8. Where are the other 2 boy and girl?
AnimexCartoonKIA well the other boy tried to escape but gets machine gunned .
The other girl got her throat slit after trying to escape.
+Christine Javate Terrific movie dont you think?
I know. I actually feel the same way. The first time i saw the movie. Now when i watch this intro it makes me feel really strange. I don't know why. It just has that effect on you.
This film is not an exploitation film. Anyone that watches it based on that assumption is missing the whole idea of the movie. Pasolini made this film as an indictment of society, culture, and history. The film is about fascism, neo-fascism, and capitalism, and the images on the screen are not to be taken at face value, but as metaphors for contemporary society and politics. The sexual depravity shown on the screen, the coprophagy, the torture, it is all symbolic.
Aldo Valletti is so freaky!
But cool
delicious opening theme for an extreme ,but curious, bizarre film.love
Do you have the full film?
what music genre is this?
1930s pop
Music hall.
classical / jazz
❤️ i LOVE film (Pier Paolo pasolini)
RIP Ennino Morricone
a masterpiece
BEST movie EVVVVVVVVVVVVVVER!
im a big movie guy. i am always down to watch ANY movie. No matter how disturbing. There is one on the list that I can't bring myself to see. THat's Salo.
Watched the film at the age of 13. Not the same after watching
Me too
If you lack any of these three elements, don't watch the movie because you will not get it at all. Again, don't watch this movie at face value. It is one of the sickest, most disturbing films ever made, and it is that way for a reason. Not for shock value or to get banned in country after country, but to make a statement. This film is so dangerous that it is believed by many that Pasolini was assassinated for making it. If everyone got this movie, the world would be in deep trouble.
Still funnier than Greg "Opie" Hugh's podcast!
Was this melody written by Ennio Morricone? I know he did the music for this film.
Is it wrong if I whistle this song all the time?
No
reminiscing the good times ;-)
very wholesome film
Para mi pasolini no debió nacer en esa época donde todos estaba prohibido la homosexualidad en y escribió: así contra la justicia contra el estado y los que los que hubiera hecho en esta época de los 80 y 90 grande obra maestra de la literatura contemporánea y de cine obra maestra....
can some one tell me what this movie is about
I bet anyone watching this movie without knowing what is was would be expecting light entertainment after that opening, not one of the most disturbing movies ever made, heh.
@Googopqpdelicious opening theme for an extreme ,but curious, bizarre film.love