Despite its shocking content, the film is also a profound critique of fascism, power abuse, and the decay of moral values. Pasolini used the extreme setting to reflect on the darker aspects of human nature and the societal implications of unchecked power and ideology.
Despite its shocking content, the film is also a profound critique of fascism, power abuse, and the decay of moral values. Pasolini used the extreme setting to reflect on the darker aspects of human nature and the societal implications of unchecked power and ideology.