
The story of exploited textile factory workers in Turin, Italy at the turn of the century and their beginnings of their fight for better working conditions. Professor Sinigaglia (Marcello Mastroianni) is sent by (presumably) the Socialists to help them organize their strike and give form to their struggle.... (Full plot summary below)
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The story of exploited textile factory workers in Turin, Italy at the turn of the century and their beginnings of their fight for better working conditions. Professor Sinigaglia (Marcello Mastroianni) is sent by (presumably) the Socialists to help them organize their strike and give form to their struggle.
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| New YorkerMichael SragowA nearly forgotten near-great movie, with one of Marcello Mastroianni's classic tragicomic performances. |
| Movie MetropolisChristopher LongThe style often features broad comic performances against a background of despair and defeatism; these were not comedies with happy endings which seems to be a contradiction. |
| User ReviewMichael SA underrated masterpiece by the great Mario Monicelli - his finest work of all. Marcello Mastroianni gives yet another fine performance and Annie Girandot also makes her mark. Don't miss it! |
| User ReviewRenée WI think neo-realism works best when it is combined with an historical plot, and this movie is a fine example. Not only does Marcello Mastroianni look incredibly hot with a beard, but the story itself is absolutely wonderful and savvy. This really is a must-see movie. |
| User ReviewKyle GUnfortunately, I kept thinking about how this movie reminded me of Ken Loach, and just from association I assumed I should be hating what I was watching. But aside from the obvious Socialist props, this was on some awesome neo-realism-cum-slapstick tip. |
| User ReviewCarreh RThis movie is an amazing study of human behaviour from the sheer selfishness and greed of the exploiters to the fear and desperation of the exploited. It is a testament to the weakness of humanity be it the weakness of greed leading to lack of compassion for one's fellow on the one hand and to the weakness of the exploited to allow themselves to be exploited for fear of losing the very little they have. The Organizer is the exception. He is not weak. He is compassionate. For this he pays dearly. Hated by the exploiters and not understood by the exploited. Perhaps he does not even understand himself. A powerful film and a must for anyone concerned with the current horror of Neo-Liberalism and global warming. |
| User ReviewBradley PThe Organizer is an interesting study of the working class in Italy and how the labor union was important to these lovable and fleshed out characters. The film breathes realism but remains entertaining throughout with both funny and moving scenes about power struggles and the working class in the late 1800's. |
| User ReviewAndy SThis movie was surprisingly funny. It reminds me in many ways of Fellini and I can definitely say that this director was inspired by Fellini. The cinematography is something to really look at and the location's and set pieces make you feel your really there. There's this genuine character and charm that fills the screen when your watching these characters go about. Each character has there own interesting quirks about them. The ending took an unexpected turn and what seemed like a lighthearted movie all along, ended on a pretty dark note. Nonetheless, it had a pretty endearing and powerful message. Wonderful, extremely under rated, and thoughtful. This movie surprised me in every way. |
| User ReviewNestor Pthis movie is all sorts of amazing. not only a dramatic portrait of why unions were needed in turn of the century italy, but also a delightful humanist portrait of italy's working classes. lots of heart, drama, and laughs. watch it (and bring it to DVD!!) |
| User ReviewScott RA comical advocacy for workers' rights. Well made and acted. |