Slap the Monster on Page One [Blu-ray]

Marco Bellocchio's powerful political drama, Slap the Monster on Page One, captures the tumultuous 'Years of Lead' in Italy. The film directly addresses contemporary issues, even prefiguring the creation of the right-wing paper Il giornale. In an era of media manipulation, this film remains remarkably relevant and stands alongside Italian activist classics.

• 4K restoration from the original negative by Cineteca di Bologna in collaboration with Surf Film and Kavac Film, supervised by director Marco Bellocchio.
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio.
• Archival interview with Marco Bellocchio (21 mins).
• Newly filmed interview with critic and author Mario Sesti (2024, 25 mins).
• Appreciation by filmmaker Alex Cox (2024, 10 mins).
• Newly improved English subtitle translation.

• Director: Marco Bellocchio
• Actors: Gian Maria Volonte, Jacques Herlin, Laura Betti
• Language: Italian, English
• Subtitles: None listed
• Run Time: 1 hour and 26 minutes
• Release Date: July 20, 2026
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: Blu-ray
• Weight: 240g
• Dimensions: 200x170x20mm
• Studio: Radiance Films

Experience this significant piece of Italian cinema with a stunning restoration and insightful bonus features.