The Ploy
Drama, Crime
2016
115′
Director
David Grieco
Writer
Guido Bulla
David Grieco
In the summer of 1975 Pier Paolo Pasolini’s film, Salò or the 120 days of Sodom, is stolen from the lab where he is editing it. This is just the first step of an intricate plan that will bring the great poet to his violent death.
Production
Propaganda Italia
in associations with
Montfluor Films
in coproduction with
To Be Continued [fr]
Distribution
Italy Microcinema
International Sales Rai Com
Main Cast
Massimo Ranieri
Libero De Rienzo
Matteo Taranto
Creative Team
Cinematography Fabio Zamarion
Music Pink Floyd, Atom Heart Mother Suite
Editing Francesco Bilotti
Production Design Carmelo Agate
Costume Design Nicoletta Taranta
Sound Recording Gilberto Martinelli
Sound Designer Frédéric Le Louet
Sound Mixer Vincent Arnardi
With the support of: Ministero della Cultura – Direzione Generale Cinema, Regione Lazio Fondo Produzione
Watch the Trailer
The last three months of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s life become a political thriller unveiling uncomfortable truths and unresolved mysteries.
Festivals & Awards
Moscow International Film Festival 2016 | Competition
Nomination Golden St. George – David Grieco
L’Isola del Cinema 2016 | Opere Prime e Seconde
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Award – Libero de Rienzo
Globo d’Oro 2016
Nomination Best Actor – Libero de Rienzo
Nomination Best Screenplay – David Grieco and Guido Bulla
Silver Ribbons Awards 2016
Nomination Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Milena Vukotic
Nomination Best Cinematography – Fabio Zamarion
Magna Grecia Film Festival 2016 | Competition
Best Screenplay Award – Guido Bulla and David Grieco
Annecy Italian Cinema Festival 2016 | Compétition
Prix d’Interpretation Masculine – Massimo Ranieri
Russia-Italia Film Festival 2016 | Panorama
Grand Prix du Jury
Recontres du Cinéma Italien à Toulouse 2016 | Compétition
Prix du Jury Etudiants
Porretta Terme Cinema Festival 2016 | Fuori dal Giro
Giovani Acqua Cerelia Award
Á la Découverte du Nouveau Cinéma d’ Auteur Italien 2017 | Panorama
Festival du Cinéma Italien Contemporain 2017 | Panorama
Festival du Cinéma Italien de Bastia | Compétition
Nomination Grand Jury Prize – David Grieco
Italian Film Festival in Scotland 2017 | Panorama
Festival du Cinema Contemporain Italien de Tours 2017 | Compétition
Prix Ville de Tours
La Pellicola d’Oro Award 2017
Best Costume Atelier Award
Shanghai International Film Festival 2017 | Cinema World
Charlot Award 2017
Best Director Award – David Grieco
Belgrade Italian Cinema Festival 2017 | Panorama
Festival du Cinéma Italien de Montélimar 2019 | Panorama
The Ploy Pressbook
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