This film is a metaphor on Capitalism and Fascism. Four members of the ruling elite that represent both the government & church officials rule a château, where kidnapped young men and women are grotesquely exploited to provide degenerate, masochist entertainment for this ruling elite. Capitalism is projected as a degenerate system of arbitrary law. In the Capitalist world only those of the lower classes that completely obey its irrational and arbitrary rules survive.
The film is based upon the Marquis De Sade's novel, Salo. However, the ending of this film ends differently. In De Sade's novel, which I believe is important to state and doesn't give away the film's ending, but gives further thought to the film: The ruling elite are asked by a spectator why they acted as they did? Their response: By perpetuating unjust and cruel misery they were just reproducing God's rule on earth in their confines. After all, what is characteristic of the world is, but that it is full of unjust, immoral suffering. Please note, the film is extremely degenerate, graphic and revolting. It is not for the faint-hearted.
The film is based upon the Marquis De Sade's novel, Salo. However, the ending of this film ends differently. In De Sade's novel, which I believe is important to state and doesn't give away the film's ending, but gives further thought to the film: The ruling elite are asked by a spectator why they acted as they did? Their response: By perpetuating unjust and cruel misery they were just reproducing God's rule on earth in their confines. After all, what is characteristic of the world is, but that it is full of unjust, immoral suffering. Please note, the film is extremely degenerate, graphic and revolting. It is not for the faint-hearted.