Girolimoni, the Monster of Rome

Girolimoni, the Monster of Rome

1972 · 114 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Crime, Comedy

In Mussolini's Rome a murderer is targeting young girls. The movie explores how the fascist mind works, how it plays its values off the sentiment of the masses and explores the role of the press in creating a unified narrative.

Directed by Damiano Damiani · Written by Damiano Damiani

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