Friday, October 26, 2018

Neo-Realism Essay research notes

Time period:
Italy 1945-1952

Notable Directors + Films:

Roberto Rossellini, Rome Open City, 1945

Vittorio De Sica, Bicycle Thieves, 1948
                            Umberto D, 1952

Notable features of Neo realistic films:

  • Non professional actors
  • Makeshift sound stages, or filming on location
  • Political and idealistic views against fascism
  • Story that focuses on hardships of working class
  • Children featured often throughout movies







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