The Grim Reaper

In the gritty and atmospheric "The Grim Reaper" (1962), a series of suspects recount their versions of events surrounding the brutal murder of a prostitute found dead on a rainy day in Rome. As each suspect's narrative unfolds, the story takes on a Rashomon-esque quality, blurring the lines between truth and deception. With its raw, unflinching portrayal of human nature, this Italian crime drama marks the directorial debut of Bernardo Bertolucci at just 21 years old.