A globe-trotting exposé of the bizarre, the brutal, and the taboo in human culture.
MONDO CANE
It enters a hundred incredible worlds where the camera has never gone before!
A "shockumentary" consisting of a collection of mostly real archive footage displaying mankind at its most depraved and perverse, displaying bizarre rites, cruel behavior and bestial violence.
Quick Answer
Mondo Cane is a 1962 Italian documentary horror film directed by Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, and Franco Prosperi about shocking and unusual cultural practices from around the world.
Programmer's Pick
If you thought travel shows were tame, Mondo Cane will cure you. This is the original 'look away if you must' tour of global oddities, where culture shock is more than a figure of speech.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Directors
- Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
- Writers
- Gualtiero Jacopetti, Paolo Cavara
- Release
- 1962
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Documentary, Horror
- Also Known As
- A Dog's World, A Dog's Life, Mondo Cane No. 1, Original title: Mondo cane
Why This Matters
This international box-office success launched the mondo documentary genre, inspiring numerous exploitation documentaries with similar themes. Its score, particularly the song 'More', achieved widespread acclaim, winning a Grammy and earning an Oscar nomination, with covers by major artists.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Witness a curated montage of unusual rituals, ceremonies, and taboos from across continents in a single film.
The film is notorious for its graphic depictions of animal slaughter and cruelty, challenging viewers with its raw content.
An early and influential example of the 'shockumentary' format, blending documentary footage with exploitation intent.
Prepare for a culinary experience featuring insect banquets and other dishes unfamiliar to Western tastes.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Mondo Cane released? +
Mondo Cane was released in 1962.
Who directed Mondo Cane? +
Mondo Cane was directed by Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, and Franco Prosperi.
How long is Mondo Cane? +
Mondo Cane has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What genre is Mondo Cane? +
Mondo Cane is a documentary and horror film.
