A sympathetic bandit chief supports the cause of freedom in Naples against the Bourbon King Ferdinand..
Is it worth the watch? Honestly? Probably not, unless you’re a total sucker for 1930s European cinema or you’re writing a thesis on bandits in film. It’s got a weird energy. You’ll probably like it if you enjoy movies that feel like you’re watching a play through a very dusty, flickering window. If you want something s...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mario Bonnard
Cecil M. Hepworth
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"Is it worth the watch? Honestly? Probably not, unless you’re a total sucker for 1930s European cinema or you’re writing a thesis on bandits in film. It’s got a weird energy. You’ll probably like it if you enjoy movies that feel like you’re watching a play through a very dusty, flickering window. If you want something snappy or modern, you’re gonna hate this. It moves like molasses in winter. The whole setup is about freedom in Naples, but the actual plot feels like it’s being held together by d..."
John Mylong
Nunzio Malasomma, Eugène Scribe, Mario Bonnard, Hedy Knorr
France
