If Watching Is an Action: On Pier Paolo Pasolini's Rage.

Pasolini, Pier Paolo, 1922-1975; Gaze; Piers; Anthologies; Mass media; Emergency management; Written communication; Nuclear explosions

The article discusses Pier Paolo Pasolini's film "La rabbia" (Rage) and its exploration of rage as a moral emotion. The film challenges the disinterested gaze of the spectator and calls for active interpretation. Despite facing censorship, "Rage" is considered an important part of Pasolini's work. The text also examines the role of anger in moral responsibility and criticizes the media for promoting apathy. It analyzes a sequence in the film that juxtaposes Marilyn Monroe with the atomic bomb, highlighting the ethical implications of voyeuristic gazes. The text raises questions about the power and limitations of images and the need for critical awareness in consuming media. [Extracted from the article]