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The Catholic School

La scuola cattolica

2021

Stefano Mordini

Benedetta Porcaroli, Giulio Pranno, Federica Torchetti, Fabrizio Gifuni ...

5.2

586

Drama In a residential district of Rome there is a well-known Catholic boy’s school where the offspring of the upper middle-class are educated. The families feel that in that setting their children will be able to grow up sheltered from the turmoil pervading society and that a strict education will fling the doors of a bright future wide for them. On the night between 29 and 30 September of 1975 something broke down and that fortress of ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Camillo de Marco Cineuropa	"The directorial approach taken by Mordini, seems to lack the maturity required to tackle such a crucial matter (...) it fails to paint the picture which the film’s historic setting required and deserved."
		Jessica Kiang Variety	"While the period is cleverly evoked (...) the film’s narrative runs counter to its grander intentions."
		Lori C. Ready Steady Cut	"A slow, tedious yet disturbing offering (...) A not very thrilling crime drama that tries and fails to fully explore the infamous Circeo Massacre (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter	"While it’s interesting to see how the mothers and sisters of these students navigate a repressive, hyper-masculine society, it’s a shame that Donatella and Rosaria receive very little attention beyond Mordini’s indulgent third act"
		Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror	"Amazing – and terrifying – performances (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

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