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Episode 73: Elio Petri's Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)
Episode 73
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

This week, we dive into Elio Petri’s razor-sharp political satire Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970), a darkly comic thriller that dissects power, authority, and institutional corruption. Starring Gian Maria Volonté in a tour-de-force performance, the film follows a high-ranking police official who commits murder—and then dares the system to hold him accountable.We explore how Petri blends absurdity with menace, using irony, repetition, and Ennio Morricone’s unforgettable score to expose the psychology of authoritarianism. From its historical roots in post-1960s Italy to its unsettling relevance today, this episode unpacks why Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion remains one of the most incisive critiques of power ever put to film.Authority is questioned. Guilt is theatrical. Justice is optional.