Classic documentaries

Savana violenta

Year1981
Running time95 min
Directed byMario Morra, Antonio Climati
Made inItaly

At a glance

Savana violenta is an Italian mondo documentary directed by Mario Morra and Antonio Climati. It runs for 95 minutes and is in Italian. The film presents scenes of graphic behavior as an attempted examination of violence around the world. Giuseppe Rinaldi narrates it. Also known as This Violent World and Mondo Violence, it is part of the Savage Trilogy, a series of mondo films made by Climati and Morra. It follows their earlier collaboration Ultime grida dalla savana. The listed release year is 1981, while the summary identifies the film as a 1976 production. Its genres are documentary film and horror film, and its producer is Franco E. Prosperi. For viewers exploring Italian documentary cinema or films that take an unsettling approach to social subjects, it offers a feature-length example of the mondo form.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in Italian mondo films, graphic depictions of violence, or the Savage Trilogy. Its Italian language and 95-minute runtime may help viewers decide whether it fits their viewing plans.

What is good

  • Feature-length runtime of 95 minutes
  • Directed by Mario Morra and Antonio Climati
  • Narrated by Giuseppe Rinaldi
  • Part of the Savage Trilogy

What to know first

  • Italian-language presentation
  • Includes graphic behavior
  • Listed release year differs from summary year

Verdict

Savana violenta is a feature-length Italian mondo documentary focused on scenes of violence, with narration by Giuseppe Rinaldi. The differing years in the listing and summary are worth noting.

Details

Year
1981wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
95 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Mario Morra, Antonio Climatiwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Italywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0075168wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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