Mondo Cane (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial runs of of "Mondo Cane" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest.

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Mondo Cane (1962)
"Mondo Cane" is a controversial documentary that explores various aspects of human and animal life around the world, often contrasting the exotic and the shocking. The film consists of a series of short segments that show different cultural practices, rituals, cuisines, and events, some of which are disturbing or gruesome. The film aims to provoke and challenge the Western viewers’ perceptions of normality and morality, while also presenting a cynical and sensationalist view of reality.
Directors: Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Writers: Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti
Stars: Stefano Sibaldi, Rossano Brazzi, Yves Klein
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May 8, 1963 ad (Seattle)