Sunday Morning Movie Screens Francesco Rosi's The Mattei Affair
The Sunday Morning Movie series presented Francesco Rosi's 1972 film 'The Mattei Affair' (Il caso Mattei), a political conspiracy drama about Italian oil executive Enrico Mattei, who died in a plane crash in 1962. The film, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1972 (tied with another Italian film), stars Gian Maria Volonté as Mattei. Rosi's non-linear narrative investigates the mysterious circumstances of Mattei's death, suggesting possible foul play by oil conglomerates. The screening also included a preview of next week's film, 'Løperjenten' (1981), and a correction regarding a previous attribution. The post includes reviews from Letterboxd and Films Fatale, as well as notes from filmmaker Alex Cox, who is writing a book on the film. Additionally, the post features a selection of music albums and experimental films, including Fernand Léger's 'Ballet Mécanique' (1924) and a surreal horror film 'CREEPSHOW'.
Key facts
- The Mattei Affair (1972) was screened in the Sunday Morning Movie series.
- The film is directed by Francesco Rosi and stars Gian Maria Volonté as Enrico Mattei.
- It won the Palme d'Or at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival, tied with another Italian film.
- The film investigates the 1962 plane crash death of Enrico Mattei, suggesting conspiracy.
- Next week's film is Løperjenten (1981).
- The post includes a correction: last week's Fritz Lang selection was provided by reader AG, not AK.
- Alex Cox contributed notes for a book on the film, written for undergraduates.
- The post also features music albums and experimental films, including Ballet Mécanique (1924).
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Rosi
- Gian Maria Volonté
- Enrico Mattei
- Fernand Léger
- Dudley Murphy
- Kiki de Montparnasse
- George Antheil
- Alex Cox
- Tonino Guerra
- Nerio Minuzzo
- Tito Di Stefano
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Letterboxd
- Films Fatale
- AGIP
- Soviet Union
Locations
- Italy
- Vienna
- Belgium
- Japan