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Death of a Friend

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An intentionally shocking drama about the down, often violent side of existence on the fringe, this story by Franco Rossi follows the same themes and attitudes found in the work of Pier Paolo Pasolini. Aldo (Gianni Garko) and Bruno (Spiros Fokas) grew up as close friends in the same neighborhood in Rome but as they got older they drifted apart. Aldo has turned to petty crime and his girlfriend, a hooker, is actually supporting him. Bruno is introduced back into the life of his friend though he himself is not a part of the shady, destructive world that surrounds Aldo. Ultimately, Bruno cannot resist the effect of Aldo and his low-life friends, leading to a few wrong decisions and eventual tragedy.

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Peter John Dyer Sight & Sound 01/11/2021
That the film, for all its truth, cannot ultimately succeed in transcending its convention is betrayed by the ending. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Franco Rossi

Director

Gianni Garko

Aldo

Didi Perego

Lea

Spiros Focas

Bruno

Angela Luce

Franca

Sandro Ghenzi

Producer

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Synopsis An intentionally shocking drama about the down, often violent side of existence on the fringe, this story by Franco Rossi follows the same themes and attitudes found in the work of Pier Paolo Pasolini. Aldo (Gianni Garko) and Bruno (Spiros Fokas) grew up as close friends in the same neighborhood in Rome but as they got older they drifted apart. Aldo has turned to petty crime and his girlfriend, a hooker, is actually supporting him. Bruno is introduced back into the life of his friend though he himself is not a part of the shady, destructive world that surrounds Aldo. Ultimately, Bruno cannot resist the effect of Aldo and his low-life friends, leading to a few wrong decisions and eventual tragedy.
Director
Franco Rossi
Producer
Sandro Ghenzi
Screenwriter
Ugo Guerra, Franco Rossi
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian