Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

Name: Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: 1976-01-01
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Paolo Bonacelli, Giorgio Cataldi, Aldo Valletti, Caterina Boratto, Elsa De Giorgi

1976Dir. Pier Paolo Pasolini1h 56m

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Runtime1h 56m

Released1976

Budget$800K

Box office$1.8M

DirectorPier Paolo Pasolini

About This Movie

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom is an unsettling dive into the darkest corners of human depravity. Pasolini crafts a film that feels like a fever dream, with a cold, almost clinical lens on the grotesque. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the viewer to absorb the bleak atmosphere. Practical effects are raw, contributing to the raw impact. The performances, especially from the young cast, oscillate between haunting and intensely disturbing. It's a film that forces you to confront the grotesque realities of power and corruption, often leaving you in a state of reflection long after it ends. Not for the faint-hearted, but essential for those interested in fearless cinema.

Originally banned in several countries upon release.Shot on location in Villa Amedeo, Italy.Features a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, enhancing visual impact.Notable for its stark, unsettling imagery and themes.