Italy,
1962, 105 min
Cinematography:
Antonio ClimatiCast:
Rossano BrazziPlots(1)
Filmed in every corner of the world, this landmark epic explores the culture of live and death, the anguish of man and beast, and the taboos of sex and religion, amid the barbarism of civilization gone insane. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1964 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1962 - Gualtiero Jacopetti, Paolo Cavara (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
- 1962 - Franco E. Prosperi (Golden Palm - Official Competition)