A Man for Burning (aka This Man Is for Burning)

Un uomo da bruciare

A brave leader organises Sicilian peasants against the local Mafia.

  • Director

    Valentino Orsini, Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani

  • With

    Gian Maria Volontè, Didi Perego, Spyros Fokas, Lidia Alfonsi

  • Italy 1962. 90min

  • Digital

  • English subtitles

Following a series of acclaimed shorts and a documentary, the Taviani Brothers’ narrative feature debut was co-directed with early collaborator Valentino Orsini. Set in rural Sicily, this powerful drama depicts the real-life story of a union organiser who attempts to lead peasant farmers in revolt against the local Mafia. In its cinematic sweep and gritty authenticity, the film evinces the influence of Roberto Rossellini.

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