Fortini/Cani (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1977, Fortini/Cani is a documentary film directed by Jean-Marie Straub, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a sort of presentation of Franco Fortini's book 'I Cani del Sinai'. Fortini, an Italian Jew, reads excerpts from the book about his alienation from Judaism and from the social relations around him, the rise of Fascism in Italy, the anti-Arab attitude of European culture. The images, mostly a series of Italian landscape shots, provide a backdrop that highlights the meaning of the text. - Fabrizio Sabidussi
Who’s in it. Fortini/Cani stars Franco Fortini, Luciana Nissim and Adriano Aprà.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Fortini/Cani has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fortini/Cani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fortini/Cani tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fortini/Cani (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fortini/Cani change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fortini/Cani worth watching?
- Fortini/Cani holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fortini/Cani?
- Fortini/Cani stars Franco Fortini, Luciana Nissim and Adriano Aprà.
- When was Fortini/Cani released?
- Fortini/Cani was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.