Sergio Citti, born in Rome in 1933, was a significant writer in Italian cinema, best known for his work on Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975). His collaboration with Pier Paolo Pasolini on this notorious film showcases Citti's ability to navigate the provocative themes of the era. Citti's writing often reflects the complexities of human nature and societal critique, making his contributions to cult cinema essential for understanding the genre's evolution. His legacy continues to resonate within the realms of exploitation and avant-garde film.
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
The notorious final film from Pier Paolo Pasolini, Salò, or The 120 Days of Sodom has been called nauseating, shocking, depraved, pornographic . . . It’s also a masterpiece. The controversial poet, novelist, and filmmaker’s transposition of the Marquis de Sade’s eighteenth-century opus of torture and degradation to Fascist Italy in 1944 remains one of the most passionately debated films of all time, a thought-provoking inquiry into the political, social, and sexual dynamics that define the world we live in.
