Bandits of Orgosolo

Bandits of Orgosolo

1961 · 98 min · IT · 7.5 (46 votes)
Dir. Vittorio De Seta · Starring Michele Cossu, Peppeddu Cuccu, Vittorina Pisano · Music Valentino Bucchi
Drama

A Sardinian peasant is implicated in the murder of a policeman and, although innocent, he doesn’t give himself up, lacking faith in the judicial system and fearing that he may lose his sheep while awaiting trial.

VIBE

A stark, unflinching look at a man pushed to the edge by a corrupt system. It feels like a slow descent into a harsh reality, where survival trumps all else. The landscape itself becomes a character, reflecting the protagonist's isolation and struggle.

bleakgrittyresignedsomberslow-burnneorealismarthousecharacter studyjusticepovertysurvivalsocial injustice
▶ Stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads