Pasolini's Rome

In this episode, we explore Pier Paolo Pasolini’s complex relationship with Rome, a city he both revered and rejected. Far from romanticized postcards, his Rome was found in the periphery—shanty towns, council housing, and the raw energy of the ragazzi di vita. Through films like Accattone and Hawks and Sparrows, Pasolini mapped an alternative Rome, exposing the tensions between ancient grandeur and modern consumerism. Discover how his art forces us to look beyond the surface, challenging our perceptions of authenticity, progress, and human struggle.