This was a short film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini in 1962 and was part of the omnibus film RoGoPaG (AKA Ro.Go.Pa.G.). It is often considered the most memorable portion of RoGoPaG and the height of Pasolini's creative powers and social criticism.
In summary, the film deals with the film production of the Passion of Jesus with a director acting like Pasolini yet played by Orson Welles. The most biting social critique is shown throug...
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This was a short film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini in 1962 and was part of the omnibus film RoGoPaG (AKA Ro.Go.Pa.G.). It is often considered the most memorable portion of RoGoPaG and the height of Pasolini's creative powers and social criticism.
In summary, the film deals with the film production of the Passion of Jesus with a director acting like Pasolini yet played by Orson Welles. The most biting social critique is shown through the main character of Stracci (meaning "rags"). Stracci is a poor and starving man who works as an extra (ironically, the "good thief") who is not given pity or mercy. Stracci tries everything to get something to eat and he finally does. Unfortunately the ricotta cheese he avidly gorges on, combined with the awkward position he's forced to assume while being "crucified" in front of the camera prove a fatal combination and he dies from indigestion. Stracci represents the poor and the marginalized people, "the ones who hunger for bread" who,...
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