Open Doors

Open Doors (1990)

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Tommaso Scalia is a man who commits three murders: he kills his superior who sacked him, the man who replaced him and his wife. He wants a quick trial and an early execution, but an earnest, principled assistant judge looks for a way to save the murderer from being shot, because he does not belive in capital punishment.

Date of release
1990-03-29
TMDB
7.3 / 10 (40)
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Drama
Director
Gianni Amelio

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Open Doors and Three Novellas
  • Filmed in: Palermo
  • Awards: 5 · Nominations: 5. Including: David di Donatello for Best Film; European Film Award for Best Film; European Film Award for Best Cinematographer; European Film Academy Special Jury Award

Open Doors is a 1990 Italian film directed by Gianni Amelio, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Leonardo Sciascia. Set in 1930s Palermo, the film follows a judge who challenges the prevailing support for the death penalty. His stance is tested when a man perpetrates a gruesome triple murder, sparking conflict with both the fascist regime and public sentiment, ultimately compelling him to confront his moral principles.

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