One Way or Another

One Way or Another

Directed by Elio Petri

Produced by Cinevera

1976125 min7.6 / 10

A claustrophobic allegorical thriller that uses mysterious crimes and spiritual retreat settings to interrogate corruption, repression, and the gap between Christian morality and political power.

Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.

Questions people ask

  • Is One Way or Another scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is One Way or Another sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does One Way or Another end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is One Way or Another easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is One Way or Another violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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86/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity74

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Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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