The Premise: Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and featuring a powerhouse duo in Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider , this film is a landmark of 1970s cinema. It tells the story of a grieving American widower and a young Parisian woman who engage in an anonymous, intense, and purely physical affair in an empty apartment. Min Portable: Kat Wonders New Weekly Video 2440551
While the film was initially celebrated for its raw portrayal of grief and sexuality (receiving nominations for Best Actor and Best Director at the Oscars), it is now viewed through a much darker lens due to the treatment of actress Maria Schneider. Billu Barber Filmyzilla Link ✓
A masterpiece of performance that is difficult to watch for both its emotional intensity and its problematic production history. Have you seen Last Tango in Paris? How do you view the film knowing the behind-the-scenes reality? Let’s discuss in the comments. 👇