Title: 1900
Year: 1976
Rating: 7.83
Cast: Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Stefania Sandrelli, Donald Sutherland
Description: A sprawling epic of human folly and enduring resilience, Bernardo Bertolucci's *1900* isn't just a film; it's a visceral experience. Through the intertwined destinies of Alfredo and Olmo, two boys born on the same day into vastly different social strata, Bertolucci paints a breathtaking, if occasionally unwieldy, portrait of 20th-century Italy. The film's immense scope, encompassing decades of political upheaval and societal shifts, might initially overwhelm, but its emotional core—the enduring power of friendship and the corrosive nature of class conflict—remains powerfully resonant. While its length tests patience, *1900*'s breathtaking cinematography and unforgettable performances reward the viewer with a profound meditation on history's relentless march and the human spirit's capacity for both cruelty and compassion. A cinematic masterpiece, albeit a demanding one.