Massimo Pirri, an influential figure in Italian cinema, directed and wrote Cock Crows at Eleven (1978), a film that delves into the complexities of desire and obsession. His work embodies the spirit of exploitation cinema, blending provocative narratives with striking visuals. Pirri's unique approach to storytelling has made Cock Crows at Eleven a notable entry in the realm of cult films, inviting audiences to engage with its unsettling themes and bold character portrayals.
Cock Crows at Eleven
Federico is a child-killer running from the law. Wounded, he is taken in by an 11 year old girl named Simona. Their strange love affair is interrupted by Simona's depressed, oversexed mother Vera, who concocts a plan with Federico to kill her wheelchair-bound, reclusive husband. Simona does not take kindly to this new relationship between Federico and Vera.
