His "disobedience" manifests as a physical illness, from which he is twice saved by women who introduce him to the complexities of adulthood:
La Disubbidienza, released in 1981, is an Italian drama film directed by Elio Petri, a renowned Italian filmmaker known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious movies. The film, which translates to "The Disobedience" in English, explores themes of authority, rebellion, and the complexities of human relationships. With a rich narrative and outstanding performances, La Disubbidienza has become a notable entry in the Italian cinema canon. La Disubbidienza -1981- Imdb
Based on the novel by , the film follows fourteen-year-old Luca Manzi (played by Karl Zinny) during the final days of the Fascist Republic of Salò in Northern Italy. His "disobedience" manifests as a physical illness, from
Deeply disillusioned by this hypocrisy, Luca falls into a physical and spiritual sickness, eventually deciding to let himself die. Based on the novel by , the film