Herostratus (1967)

Plot

A disillusioned young poet enlists a marketing firm to transform his planned suicide into a sensational media event, hoping to make a bold statement. However, as the campaign unfolds, his original subversive message becomes overshadowed by commercial interests and public sensationalism. The stark contrast between his artistic intentions and the hype surrounding the spectacle leaves him grappling with the repercussions of his actions, ultimately questioning the true meaning of his life and the value of art in the face of exploitation.