
Fists in the Pocket
Directed by Marco Bellocchio
Produced by Doria
A harrowing, philosophically dense portrait of a disturbed young man's descent into familial violence, framed through a lens of warped altruism and psychological disintegration.
A deeply disturbed and epileptic young man benignly decides to murder other members of his dysfunctional family for altruistic reasons.
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Questions people ask
Does Fists in the Pocket end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Fists in the Pocket sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Fists in the Pocket violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Fists in the Pocket easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Fists in the Pocket scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Fists in the Pocket
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Fists in the Pocket
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Fists in the Pocket, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Fists in the Pocket, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Fists in the Pocket, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































