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WHAT IT'S ABOUT:

This sweeping film portrays a transitional period in 19th century Italy when the old aristocracy gave way to the rising middle classes to forge a more democratic nation. This societal change is glimpsed through the eyes of the aging prince Don Fabrizio Salina, (Lancaster), decidedly of the old Italy, who views its passing philosophically.

WHY I LOVE IT:

This exquisite epic weaves the theme of societal upheaval into a sumptuous and stunning cinematic tapestry. Alain Delon and Claudia Cardinale represent the incoming order, while a meticulously dubbed Burt Lancaster gives a flavorful, commanding performance as Delon's uncle. The film's final set-piece is a particular stunner, often cited as one of the most visually arresting sequences in all film. This is one "Leopard" you should definitely approach. (Trivia note: both Brando and Laurence Olivier were considered for Lancaster's role here, just as the three would compete for the part of Don Corleone nearly ten years later.)

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