Teorema

Teorema, also known as Theorem (UK), is a 1968 Italian allegorical film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and starring Terence Stamp, Laura Betti, Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti and Anne Wiazemsky. Pasolini's sixth film, it was the first time he worked primarily with professional actors. In this film, an upper-class Milanese family is introduced to, and then abandoned by, a divine force. Themes include the timelessness of divinity and the spiritual corruption of the bourgeoisie.

This article is about the film. For other uses, see Teorema (disambiguation).
Teorema
Film poster
Directed byPier Paolo Pasolini
Written byPier Paolo Pasolini
Produced byManolo Bolognini
Franco Rossellini
StarringTerence Stamp
Laura Betti
Silvana Mangano
Massimo Girotti
Anne Wiazemsky
Ninetto Davoli
CinematographyGiuseppe Ruzzolini
Edited byNino Baragli
Music byEnnio Morricone
Production
company
Aetos Produzioni Cinematografiche
Distributed byEuro International Film
Release dates
  • 4 September 1968 (1968-09-04) (Venice)
  • 7 September 1968 (1968-09-07) (Italy)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian

Teorema has been sometimes incorrectly cited as the source for the 1986 American comedy film Down and Out in Beverly Hills; though there are similar themes, the latter is inspired by a much older stage play from around 1932. It has also inspired Bruce LaBruce's 2024 film The Visitor.

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