The Moralist

Il moralista
The Moralist
Genres: Comedy
Rating: 6.4
Year:1959
Country:IT
Runtime: 1h 33min

Description:

A tale of moral contradiction and personal turmoil, the film follows the journey of a man who rises to the position of censor board head. His staunch conservatism is evident as he zealously crusades against any form of perceived immorality in movies or nightclubs. Yet beneath this outwardly righteous facade, he struggles to conceal his own duplicitous nature, revealing that he's not immune to the very vices he so adamantly condemns. The movie explores themes such as hypocrisy, power dynamics, and the human capacity for self-deception, as it delves into the protagonist's psyche, revealing the complex interplay between his public image and private life.