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The Vacation (La vacanza) — Tinto Brass (1971)

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The Duo: Redgrave and Nero were so passionate about the project that they helped self-fund it. The Vacation -La Vacanza- - Tinto Brass 1971 -S...

reminds us that he was once one of Italy’s most politically charged and artistically daring directors. It is a bittersweet, visually striking piece of cinema that explores the tragedy of a free spirit trapped in a world of cages. The Vacation (La vacanza) — Tinto Brass (1971)

(The Vacation) should highlight its unique status as a bridge between Brass’s early political avant-garde period and his later shift into eroticism. Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero, this "folk tale" drama was awarded the Pasinetti Award for Best Italian Film at the 1971 Venice Film Festival despite nearly provoking a riot during its screening. ( The Vacation ) should highlight its unique