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Italian Neorealism- Rebuilding the Cinematic City

Italian Neorealism- Rebuilding the Cinematic City
By Mark Shiel

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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), Bicycle Thieves (1948) and Umberto D (1952).

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #145867 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-06-20
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 144 pages

Editorial Reviews

Gaetana Marrone, Princeton University
A highly engaging introduction to Italy’s most celebrated cinematic movement

Peter Bondanella, Indiana University
Mark Shiel's survey of Italian Neorealism is a well-written,
well-researched and interesting book

Peter Bondanella, Indiana University
Mark Shiels survey of Italian Neorealism is a well-written, well-researched and interesting book.