Under the Sign of Scorpio

Under the Sign of Scorpio

1969 · 100 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

An island has been decimated by a volcanic eruption and the few survivors escape to a nearby island. Led by Rutolo, they know that their new home is equally susceptible to such a catastrophe via its own volcano, but they are unable to convince the current inhabitants of Island #2 to flee with them to a mainland.

Directed by Paolo Taviani · Written by Paolo Taviani

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