Mondo Cane (1962)
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Directors
Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Cast
Rossano Brazzi, Stefano Sibaldi
A pioneering documentary surveys unusual or shocking customs and traditions around the world.
The story
This documentary focuses on unusual or shocking customs and traditions among peoples around the world.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
A pioneering documentary in the "mondo movie" genre, it focuses on unusual or shocking customs and traditions among peoples around the world, including curious tribal rites, scenes of alcoholics, various animal killings and acts of cruelty, ocean pollution, bizarre funerals, and frenzied female fans who strip Rossano Brazzi. The film then shows the bloody processions typical of Good Friday, as well as a ceremony in Southeast Asia in which several bulls are beheaded.
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