Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.
Director: Elio Petri
Screenplay: Elio Petri
Director of Photography: Luigi Kuveiller
Producer: Daniele Senatore
M.
Don Gaetano
Giacinta
Voltrano
Autista di M.
Arras
Lui
Dr. Scalambri