Francesco Barilli

Director

Italian painter and film director who has worked in cinema and television; director of Il profumo della signora in nero (1974).

Described in the reviews as a painter/intellectual who occasionally worked in cinema and television and credited as author of the Rai fiction 'Giorni da Leone' (per the review). His 1974 film Il profumo della signora in nero is noted for a psychological approach to the giallo/thriller, extensive use of artificial colored lighting as a narrative device, involvement of some members of Antonioni's crew in production, and music by Nicola Piovani. Performances (notably Mimsy Farmer) and production design are highlighted in the reviews.

DeBaser reviews praise Francesco Barilli's Il profumo della signora in nero (1974) as a high point of Italian thriller/giallo, noting its psychological focus, striking use of colored lighting, and strong performances. A second review on the page concerns a noisy, dissonant EP (the killer EP). Overall reception on DeBaser is favorable.

For:Fans of Italian giallo and psychological thrillers, film students, and cinephiles interested in 1970s genre cinema.

 In summary, a must-see film: both for its intrinsic quality and historical value and for its aptitude to scare: I won't tell you why, but throughout the story, there are three or four surprises that - if they don't cause you sleepless nights - will leave unpleasant sensations lingering in your mind.

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 It's a whirlpool of dissonance, noise, and great ideas.

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