THE FEVER

An attractively lensed tale about a young man seeking his place In life and love, "The Fever" gradually evolves into a passionate social statement about the ills afflicting contemporary Italy. Director Alessandro D´ Alatri brings convincing anger to bear on the national pettiness and comformity that threaten his hero´s individuality and enthusiasm for life, though it all leads to a gratifying finale that smacks of fantasy and forced optimism.