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Bernardo Bertolucci directed the film adaptation of "Il conformista," a 1970 Italian political drama. The film follows the story of Marcello Clerici, a young Fascist intellectual who becomes increasingly disillusioned with the regime and its oppressive tactics. Bertolucci's direction is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, its use of long takes and flashbacks, and its exploration of themes of conformity, fascism, and political corruption.