Mondo Cane: The Definitive Cult Documentary Experience

Mondo Cane is a groundbreaking cult documentary released in 1962, crafted by directors Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, and Franco Prosperi. This film, which garnered significant acclaim, won prestigious awards at the 15th Cannes Film Festival and is credited with pioneering the sensationalist documentary genre, often referred to as Mondo-Movie.

The Mondo Cane soundtrack has captivated audiences with its innovative blend of jazz and exotica influences. Notably, it won a Grammy and received an Oscar nomination in 1963. One of its standout tracks, ‘Modelle in Blue,’ later transformed into the iconic song ‘More,’ covered by legendary artists including Nat King Cole and Aretha Franklin.

Track Listing:

• Life Saver Girls – Various Performers
• L’isola Maledetta (The Damned Island) – Various Performers
• Ragazze E Marinai (Girls and Sailors) – Various Performers
• Hong Kong Cha Cha Cha/Colazione Al Colony (Breakfast at the Colony) – Various Performers
• L’ultimo Volo (The Last Flight) – Various Performers
• Dog Meat – Various Performers
• China Tarantella – Various Performers
• I Pescatori Di Ragjput/Gli Squali (The Fisherman of Ragjput/The Sharks) – Various Performers
• Ti Guardero Nel Cuore (Aka More) [Models in Blue] – Various Performers
• Free Way – Various Performers
• Casa Della Morte (House of Death) – Various Performers
• Il Purgatorio (Purgatory) – Various Performers
• Repabhan Strasse (Repabhan Street) – Various Performers
• La Forcada (The Festival of the Bull) – Various Performers
• Cargo Cult (Finale Del Film) – Various Performers