The musical score for La Disubbidienza was composed by the legendary , one of the most influential and prolific film composers in history. Morricone, who has scored everything from Spaghetti Westerns to epic dramas, brought his signature blend of haunting melodies and unconventional orchestration to the film.
The film is based on the novel La disubbidienza by Alberto Moravia, one of Italy's most important 20th-century writers. Moravia's novel, first published in 1948, is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story that explores the psychological and political disillusionment of a young man coming of age in fascist Italy. La Disubbidienza -1981- Imdb
The collapsing fascist regime serves as a macrocosm for Luca’s internal state. The societal decay outside the villa mirrors the moral rot inside it. The authority figures are weak, compromised, or cruel, leaving the youth with no stable foundation upon which to build an identity. Eros vs. Thanatos The musical score for La Disubbidienza was composed
, the movie explores themes of political disillusionment and sexual awakening against the backdrop of post-war Italy. Plot Overview The story follows 14-year-old Luca Manzi Karl Zinny ) in Northern Italy during the final days of Fascist rule. Disillusionment Moravia's novel, first published in 1948, is a
| | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Original Title | La Disubbidienza | | English Title | Disobedience | | Year of Release | 1981 | | Country | Italy, France | | Language | Italian | | Director | Aldo Lado | | Screenplay | Barbara Alberti, Aldo Lado, Amedeo Pagani | | Based on | The novel La disubbidienza by Alberto Moravia (1948) | | Producers | Giorgio Barattolo, Valerio De Paolis | | Production Companies | Nickelodeon, Pantheon I, Les Films Molière, RAI | | Distribution (Italy) | Gaumont Italia | | Cinematography | Dante Spinotti, Paolo Tassara | | Editing | Alberto Galletti | | Music | Ennio Morricone | | Runtime | 98 minutes | | Release Date | 1981 |
Often described as a forgotten gem of early 1980s European cinema, La Disubbidienza is praised for its cinematography and Morricone’s score but criticized by some for its slow, meditative pace. It stands as an uncomfortable, poetic meditation on how desire and rebellion form in the shadow of totalitarianism.
La disubbidienza is a flawed but fascinating film that deserves attention from fans of Italian cinema and literary adaptations. While its IMDb rating of suggests mixed reviews, the film offers a compelling blend of political commentary and erotic drama. Director Aldo Lado brings a unique perspective to Alberto Moravia's novel, producing a film that is at once a coming-of-age story, a political critique, and a meditation on the nature of rebellion.