The Conformist is a classic Italian film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Set in Fascist Italy during the 1930s, the movie follows Marcello Clerici, a weak-willed man who becomes a member of the secret police and is assigned to assassinate his former professor. The Conformist explores themes of conformity, political ideology, and personal identity. With its stunning cinematography and complex characters, this film is considered a masterpiece of Italian cinema.