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Brutal

Even now, it doesn't come across as cruelly bizarre.

A captivating film, not the least bit wicked or taboo. The cinematography is powerful, with vibrant and bright colors, and the music is lyrical and lively. Perhaps having just emerged from World War II, people have become accustomed to cruelty and death, resulting in an indescribable sense of poetry and beauty. Some scenes feel staged, but whether in the civilized or primitive worlds of subtropical and tropical regions, humans and animals alike experience birth, aging, sickness, and death. They indulge in drunkenness, debauchery, killing, and consuming other animals, living naturally and adhering to peculiar customs and traditions.

A shocking and disturbing film. Watching this 138-minute director's cut, the portrayal of Black people is deeply troubling, depicting them as foolish, cruel, and violent murderers who destroy the civilization left behind by white people. The tragic fate of the innocent wildlife, slaughtered so brutally, is heartbreaking. It highlights the film's depiction of humans as the most brutal animal in Africa. The photographer's skill is undeniable, capturing battle and slaughter scenes up close and personal, and it's also remarkable that they survived the experience. It's astonishing that this film took three years to make.

To debate the authenticity of documentaries is utterly foolish, as they are merely another form of "forged reality." This film's sharp and extreme exposure of the ignorance, hypocrisy, violence, and shamelessness inherent in all human "culture" and "civilization" throughout history solidifies it as an exceptional masterpiece in cinematic history.

Set in a dystopian near future, Mondocane paints a stark picture of a divided society, where the city of Taranto is torn apart by barbed wire. The film masterfully explores the struggle for survival among the marginalized, as they face off against ruthless gangs in a desperate bid for power. With its gritty realism and unflinching portrayal of societal decay, Mondocane serves as a biting commentary on class inequality and the dangers of unchecked violence.