Set in Northern Italy during the twilight of Fascist rule under the Republic of Salò, the story follows Luca Manzi ( Karl Zinny ), a 14-year-old boy. Luca initially rebels against his pro-fascist parents by joining the partisans . However, when the war ends, he is deeply disappointed to find that the societal change he fought for has not materialized. He perceives the post-war world as stagnant and hypocritical, leading him to a state of existential despair where he decides to let himself die.

La Disubbidienza (1981) is a masterclass in Italian psychological drama. 🇮🇹

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Rediscovering La Disubbidienza (1981): A Journey Through Post-War Disillusionment

Set in the waning days of World War II and the immediate aftermath in Northern Italy, the story follows Luca Manzi