The Truth

La veritàaa

“People live without thinking. Millions.”

The film tells of old Antonio, 81, who refuses to stay in a mental home and walks away. He hits the streets to give a message to people: be yourselves, tell what you think, make love and stop with violence against the weaker members of society. When he realizes nobody will listen, he tries to take his life by holding his breath, but he doesn't succeed.

Screenplay

Cesare Zavattini

Director

Cesare Zavattini

Status

Released

Release date

02/03/1982

Original language

Italian