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Augustine of Hippo (1972)

Director: Roberto Rossellini

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From Time Out Film Guide

By concentrating on supremely important questions in a cool, apparently artless way, Rossellini's film (made for TV) forces a very dramatic tension. The life of Saint Augustine during the decadence of the Roman Empire becomes the axis for debates on politics and power, morality and conscience: how can a state survive with Christian morals? From this seemingly impossible (and un-filmable) brief, Rossellini achieves moments of devastating clarity. DMacp.

Author: DMacp

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Director: Roberto Rossellini

Cast: Dary Berkani, Virgilio Gazzolo, Cesare Barbetti, Bruno Cattaneo, Leonardo Fioravanti full cast

Duration: 120 mins


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