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Theorem

1968 · Film · 95 min

  • Mystery
  • Drama

Plot

A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.

About Theorem

Teorema (English: "Theorem") is a 1968 Italian allegorical art film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The film centers on an upper-class Milanese family who are introduced to, and then abandoned by, an otherworldly man with a mysterious divine force. Themes include the timelessness of divinity and the spiritual corruption of the bourgeoisie. Pasolini's sixth film, it was the first time he had worked primarily with professional actors. British actor Terence Stamp stars as the mysterious Visitor, along with Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti, Anne Wiazemsky and Laura Betti. Other roles are played by Andrés José Cruz Soublette, Ninetto Davoli, Alfonso Gatto and Carlo De Mejo. The film was nominated for the Golden Lion 29th Venice International Film Festival, while Laura Betti won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her performance.

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Cast

  • Terence StampThe Visitor
  • Silvana ManganoLucia, the Mother
  • Massimo GirottiPaolo, the Father
  • Anne WiazemskyOdetta, the Daughter
  • Andrés José Cruz SoublettePietro, the Son
  • Laura BettiEmilia, the Servant
  • Ninetto DavoliAngelino, the Messenger
  • Carlo De MejoLucia's first lover
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