This film is really interesting because it mixes religion, politics, philosophy, society with a blend of humor and seriousness. Pasolini was an enigmatic filmmaker and this film is hard to follow much of the time. I don't think it matters that I couldn't understand it because I was astounded by the cinematography, location, characters and especially the setting. I noticed a lot of Italian directors from this period made great use of these desolate locations. In this film I felt like I was transported to Biblical times. The contrast between the stern businessman and his happy-go-lucky son was very entertaining. The film seems to be dealing with the erosion of religious values. I believe, there's symbolism that Pasolini wants us to analyze. If you liked his earlier films, I don't doubt you will enjoy this one.
Review of The Hawks and the Sparrows
