The Possessed

1965 1h 25m IT

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 60

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Synopsis

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While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Peter Baldwin
Bernard, the writer
Salvo Randone
Enrico
Valentina Cortese
Irma
Pia Lindström
Adriana
Pier Giovanni Anchisi
Photographer
Ennio Balbo
Coroner
Anna Maria Gherardi
Servant girl
Bruno Scipioni

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Luigi Bazzoni
Writers: Franco Rossellini, Giulio Questi, Luigi Bazzoni
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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61 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luigi Bazzoni, shot by Leonida Barboni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Renzo Rossellini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Peter Baldwin and Salvo Randone and Valentina Cortese carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0059116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Luigi Bazzoni directs. Leonida Barboni behind the camera. Renzo Rossellini scores. Nino Baragli cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
261 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Luigi Bazzoni, shot by Leonida Barboni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Renzo Rossellini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Peter Baldwin and Salvo Randone and Valentina Cortese carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0059116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Leonida Barboni
Original score: Renzo Rossellini
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production design: Luigi Scaccianoce
Costume design: Danda Ortona
Makeup / hair: Adriana Cassini
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: IT
IMDB: The Possessed (1965)

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JPV8522021-11-27
★ 7/10
Watched this as part of a Giallo Essentials box set and while it's not at all bad, in fact some excellent black and white cinematography, the story is a bit slow in developing however not sure I'd classify this as giallo, this was a film noir mystery. However, performances were decent and as a whole found it engaging enough. 3.75/5

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