Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom 1976
“The final vision of a controversial filmmaker.”
What is Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom?
"Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom" is a film that depicts a dark and disturbing scenario. The story revolves around four individuals who are described as corrupted fascist libertines.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 10, 1976
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- Italy, France
- Studios
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $1,800,000
- Genres
- Horror, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
"Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom" is a film that depicts a dark and disturbing scenario. The story revolves around four individuals who are described as corrupted fascist libertines. They take a group of teenagers into their custody, consisting of both boys and girls, and subject them to extreme forms of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. The libertines' actions are part of a prolonged period of mistreatment that lasts for an extended duration. The film focuses on the graphic and intense nature of the libertines' actions, as they exert control over their captives. The events that unfold are a testament to the cruelty and depravity of the libertines. The film's portrayal of these events is a representation of the libertines' actions, without providing further context or details about the characters or their motivations.
Should you watch it?
“A chilling portrait of power abused through relentless cruelty.”
- Unflinching exploration of authoritarianism
- Visually striking auteur direction
- Provocative political commentary
- Extremely graphic violence and sexual content
- Highly disturbing, not for sensitive viewers
Watch it if you can handle relentless cruelty and are interested in provocative political cinema.
The film is intensely graphic and intended for mature audiences only.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as both horror and drama.
What is the film’s age rating?
It carries an 18+ rating.
How long is the runtime?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 57 minutes.
When was it released in the United States?
It was released in the US on October 3, 1977.
How has the film been received by audiences?
On Kinobox it holds a 50% rating based on 210 user votes.