Bibliograph

Mamma Roma, a film by Pier Paolo Pasolini

Type

Label

Mamma Roma, a film by Pier Paolo Pasolini

Language

ita

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated by the MPAA

resource.interestGradeLevel

5-adult, BWI

Main title

Mamma Roma

Medium

videorecording

Responsibility statement

a film by Pier Paolo Pasolini

Runtime

110

Series statement

Criterion collection, 236

Summary

Mamma Roma: In Italy, a former prostitute's attempts to begin a new life with her teenaged son fail, because although she settles in a new area, her past continues to haunt her and her son is slowly corrupted by the city environment. Interviews: Three interviews about Pasolini. Pier Paolo Pasolini: A documentary covering the career of the controversial artist. La ricotta: A director sets out to make a film about the Passion of Jesus

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification