Le Palme e Tangeri (1972)
The film is a denunciation of Western capitalist society, which exploits the poorest regions in the world's Orient. The film opens with a closeup on a newspaper article that reads, « What Italian industry offers Asia. Modern manufacturing, sophisticated technology and willingness to do business with the East ». The following sequence is set on a beach, where musicians play Arabic music, and a dancer moves sensually. At a certain point the director, Luginbühl, interrupts the scene, even slapping the dancer's face. This is clearly an allegory of how Western capitalism exploits and enslaves the East.
Director: Sirio Luginbühl
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: October 11, 1972
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Sirio Luginbühl
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Palme e Tangeri about?
- The film is a denunciation of Western capitalist society, which exploits the poorest regions in the world's Orient. The film opens with a closeup on a newspaper article that reads, « What Italian industry offers Asia. Modern manufacturing, sophisticated technology and willingness to do business with the East ». The following sequence is set on a beach, where musicians play Arabic music, and a dancer moves sensually. At a certain point the director, Luginbühl, interrupts the scene, even slapping the dancer's face. This is clearly an allegory of how Western capitalism exploits and enslaves the East.
- Who directed Le Palme e Tangeri?
- Le Palme e Tangeri was directed by Sirio Luginbühl.
- How long is Le Palme e Tangeri?
- Le Palme e Tangeri has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).