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Arruso (2000): Cast

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Arruso is a 2000 documentary directed by Daniele Ciprì and Franco Maresco, starring Pier Paolo Pasolini as Sé stesso (Materiale d'archivio), Angelo Prollo and Carlo Giordano. It runs 18 minutes.

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Arruso (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
18 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Italian
Studio
Tele+
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Arruso About?

The premise of Arruso without spoilers.

Shot in 2000 by Ciprì and Maresco, Arruso opens with Pasolini’s own words, “I banished the word hope from my vocabulary.” The film stages imagined interviews with Palermo locals said to have had intimate relationships with the director, presenting a mix of affectionate and critical testimonies from those who encountered him during his visits.

Arruso Themes & Keywords

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  • pier paolo pasolini
  • homosexuality
  • fake documentary
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Arruso Cast & Characters

Pier Paolo Pasolini leads the cast as Sé stesso (Materiale d'archivio), with Angelo Prollo as Sé stesso and Carlo Giordano as Sé stesso. Directed by Daniele Ciprì and Franco Maresco; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Arruso

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From the directors

More from Daniele Ciprì and Franco Maresco

More films directed by Daniele Ciprì and Franco Maresco: Maresco / Pasolini, I Don’t Know the Men of this City, Belluscone: A Sicilian Story and It Was the Son.

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FAQ

Arruso FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Arruso, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Arruso?

Arruso runs 18 minutes.

When was Arruso released?

Arruso was released on November 13, 2000.

Who directed Arruso?

Arruso was directed by Daniele Ciprì and Franco Maresco.

More films by Daniele Ciprì

Who is in the cast of Arruso?

Arruso stars Pier Paolo Pasolini as Sé stesso (Materiale d'archivio), Angelo Prollo as Sé stesso and Carlo Giordano as Sé stesso, among 11 credited actors.

Does Arruso have a post-credit scene?

No. Arruso has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Arruso in?

The original language of Arruso is Italian.

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