The Spider's Stratagem

The son of Athos Magnani, Athos Magnani (Jr.), arrives for the first time in his life in the small town where his father became a sanctified hero of the anti-fascist resistance before dying decades ago. His arrival and search for the true story of his father's life and death awaken many skeletons in the conscience of the local hypocritical residents. Lies in the name of courage, cowardice hiding behind heroism, worshiping false idols (first fascist, then anti-fascist), people who don't change at their core, and dealing with oneself through one's father. Italy dealing with itself. And the ending must not deceive us - the story of the town of Tara is not just an isolated story "at the end of the world." Intentionally interrupted narration with numerous flashbacks complements the visual delights created by excellent camera work. (08/11/2013)

This is a film that absolutely convinced me that I simply am not interested in non-narrative films as much. Yes, it is possible to view a film in a different way than just as a storytelling form, just like literature is not only about storytelling, but for me, such a film simply does not have as much value as something with a plot. I'm sorry, but if it weren't for this being in the book "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", I would never watch it. (07/24/2015)