Rogopag

This anthology film, which essentially lacks anything binding it together, is a collaboration among directors of different schools, generations, nationalities, and themes. Consequently, it's uneven, with Pasolini's tale set within a film crew representing the absolute peak for me - a masterful analysis of human selfishness and ruthlessness. I was also struck by the overlooked Gregoretti with his dark satire on consumer society, based on well-observed situations and absurdities brought by a modern prosperous society. Rossellini's story is weaker, resembling a more elongated filmed anecdote, and Godard's treatment of an otherwise interesting theme did not resonate with me either. Overall impression: 70%. (19/05/2008)