Giulio Questi

Giulio Questi (1924–2014) was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for the 1967 If You Live, Shoot! (Se sei vivo... spara!) and the 1968 Death Laid an Egg.

Known for mixing horror and western elements (notably Se sei vivo... spara!/If You Live, Shoot!), collaborated with Kim Arcalli; Death Laid an Egg was scored by Bruno Maderna. The reviewed film survives only in imperfect, partially reconstructed prints. The review states Questi intended the film to recount experiences as a teenage partisan.

The available review treats Se Sei Vivo Spara (If You Live, Shoot!) as a horror-tinged spaghetti western: violent, morbid, and controversial. The reviewer praises memorable, shocking sequences and Questi's collaboration with Kim Arcalli, while noting technical flaws and restoration issues. The film is called important for Italian westerns despite inconsistencies. Restoration problems mean the film survives in imperfect copies. Recommended for viewers interested in transgressive Italian cinema.

For:Fans of Italian cinema, scholars of spaghetti westerns, viewers who accept graphic content and experimental film styles.