Title: The history of Italian cinema
Subtitle: a guide to Italian film from its origins to the twenty-first century
First published: 2009
Description: Discusses renowned masters including Roberto Rossellini and Federico Fellini, as well as directors lesser known outside Italy like Dino Risi and Ettore Scola. The author examines overlooked Italian genre films such as horror movies, comedies, and Westerns, and he also devotes attention to neglected periods like the Fascist era. He illuminates the epic scope of Italian filmmaking, showing it to be a powerful cultural force in Italy and leaving no doubt about its enduring influence abroad. Encompassing the social, political, and technical aspects of the craft, the author recreates the world of Italian cinema.
Subjects: Motion pictures, History, Motion pictures, italy
Places: Italy
LC classification: PN1993.5.I88 B69313 2003