|
|
Cronaca di una morte annunciata (1987)
Release Year: 1987
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Chronik eines angekündigten Todes, Hroniko enos proanangelthentos thanatou
Director: Francesco Rosi
Writer: Francesco Rosi, Gabriel García Márquez, Tonino Guerra
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Story
The movie 'Cronaca di una morte annunciata' (Chronicle of a Foretold Death) unfolds in a small village in Latin America. The story revolves around Santiago Nasar, whose impending death seems inevitable and surprises no one. The Vicario brothers openly declare their intention to kill him to restore the lost honor of their younger sister, Angela, whom Santiago is believed to have wronged. Despite the open declaration and the villagers' knowledge of the planned murder, no one intervenes or tries to prevent it.
Summary
'Cronaca di una morte annunciata', directed by Francesco Rosi in 1987, is a drama set against the backdrop of Latin American societal norms and traditions. The film explores themes of honor, revenge, and inevitability through the story of Santiago Nasar's foretold death. It highlights the cultural practices and codes that govern behavior in such societies, where certain actions, once initiated, are believed to be unstoppable.
Loading Video...