Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom

*Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom* is a controversial 1975 film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. It depicts a fictional scenario where four wealthy, powerful men in 1944 Italy indulge in extreme acts of violence, cruelty, and sexual abuse against a group of young victims. The film explores themes of human depravity, power, corruption, and the capacity for evil, often using graphic and unsettling imagery. It is intended as a provocative critique of authoritarianism and moral decay, challenging viewers to reflect on the darker aspects of human nature and societal complicity.