Open Doors (1990)
Directed by Gianni Amelio
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Political Drama |
Release Date - Mar 8, 1991 (USA) |
Run Time - 109 min. |
Countries - Italy |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Set during the Mussolini years, Open Doors stars Gian Maria Volonte as an old-line judge. Volonte tries to remain faithful to the letter of the law, despite the "improvements" made by the Fascists. His insistence upon justice over dogma results in government reprimands, and ultimately poses a threat to Volonte's well-being. The honesty vs. corruption theme transcends the film's period settings, resulting in an allegorical masterpiece that has significance in any country, any time. Open Doors was a nominee for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award.
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Keywords
corruption, ethics, Fascism, judge