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For Love and Gold

dir. Mario Monicelli · 1966

The pursuit of wealth and status often leads to unexpected adventures and reveals the true value of friendship and loyalty.

Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Adventurous / Comedic
Look
vibrant, sun-drenched landscapes with a rustic charm
Structure
episodic with intertwining character arcs
Plot

A group of rogues steal a scroll granting its bearer the property of the land of Aurocastro in Apulia, a province in the south of Italy. They elect a shaggy knight, Brancaleone from Norcia, as their leader, and decide to get possession of this supposedly wealthy land. Many adventures will occurr during the journey.

Why watch

"For Love and Gold" invites you on a whimsical adventure through absurdity and camaraderie, as a ragtag group of rogues navigates the folly of noble quests and the seduction of greed. With its satirical edge and vibrant visuals, this film reimagines chivalry in a hilariously unpredictable journey.

Cultural context
1960s Italian neorealismcomedic reinterpretation of chivalric talessocio-political satire of post-war Italy
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