Italian Neorealism
| Author | : Mark Shiel |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2006-03-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780231850292 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0231850298 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (298 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Italian Neorealism by : Mark Shiel
Download or read book Italian Neorealism written by Mark Shiel and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2006-03-17 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian Neorealism: Rebuilding the Cinematic City is a valuable introduction to one of the most influential of film movements. Exploring the roots and causes of neorealism, particularly the effects of the Second World War, as well as its politics and style, Mark Shiel examines the portrayal of the city and the legacy left by filmmakers such as Rossellini, De Sica, and Visconti. Films studied include Rome, Open City (1945), Paisan (1946), The Bicycle Thief (1948), and Umberto D. (1952).
