This film is not so much about Caso Moro (also taken into consideration this his actual kidnapping and death are not shown), as it is about the psychology of the film's main character, Chiara, and that of the Red Brigades. I would characterize the film as fragmented; pieces of reality of the kidnapping of Aldo Moro are alternated with fragments of Chiara's fantasies and ideas (often accompanied by intense music), and historical footage. The end of the film comes unexpected and clarifies that the viewer of this film who felt that was missing a real plot was not making a mistake.
In fact, a real plot, for me, didn't seem to exist and the fragments in the film are never really elaborated on or connected with one another. I agree fully with one of the commentators before me that for example a display of a relationship between Moro and the kidnappers was never really carried out in the film, nor was Chiara's young co-worker's obvious crush over her really brought to a definite end. Many other possible developments were also left untouched. Combined with Chiara's dreams of another reality, the film at times seems a bit surrealistic.
Although the characters are never really developed in the course of the film, the Red Brigades are being shown as humane and less aggressive or hateful than they must have been in reality. The director seems to pass on the blame of the eventual death of Moro to two parties; his political "friends" and the Pope. His friends decide to not make an effort to free him and choose to ignore the Red Brigades and not meet their demands. The Pope, influenced by the politic point of view, also states that Moro must be released unconditionally. To the Red Brigades, of course, is left no other option than to kill the leader of the Christian democrats.
If you're interested in Italian history, this would certainly be an interesting film to watch, because with the use of details and historical footage the director has been able to subtly pass his statements on the viewer and show us an image of this historical event that is very original, even if it is carried out in a manner all different than bold. The acting is above average, with the excellent Lo Cascio (La Meglio Gioventù), and Sansa (same reference). Roberto Herlitzka plays the role of Moro far from badly.
But don't expect a large plot that will blow you away at the end of the film. As said, this film is subtle, and for me it took a while for the message to sink in.
Jonathan, The Netherlands
In fact, a real plot, for me, didn't seem to exist and the fragments in the film are never really elaborated on or connected with one another. I agree fully with one of the commentators before me that for example a display of a relationship between Moro and the kidnappers was never really carried out in the film, nor was Chiara's young co-worker's obvious crush over her really brought to a definite end. Many other possible developments were also left untouched. Combined with Chiara's dreams of another reality, the film at times seems a bit surrealistic.
Although the characters are never really developed in the course of the film, the Red Brigades are being shown as humane and less aggressive or hateful than they must have been in reality. The director seems to pass on the blame of the eventual death of Moro to two parties; his political "friends" and the Pope. His friends decide to not make an effort to free him and choose to ignore the Red Brigades and not meet their demands. The Pope, influenced by the politic point of view, also states that Moro must be released unconditionally. To the Red Brigades, of course, is left no other option than to kill the leader of the Christian democrats.
If you're interested in Italian history, this would certainly be an interesting film to watch, because with the use of details and historical footage the director has been able to subtly pass his statements on the viewer and show us an image of this historical event that is very original, even if it is carried out in a manner all different than bold. The acting is above average, with the excellent Lo Cascio (La Meglio Gioventù), and Sansa (same reference). Roberto Herlitzka plays the role of Moro far from badly.
But don't expect a large plot that will blow you away at the end of the film. As said, this film is subtle, and for me it took a while for the message to sink in.
Jonathan, The Netherlands