In tune with the tough economic times these days, the film explores the impact of a job loss on a middle class family in Genoa.
I found this film very interesting, especially when viewed through the prism of The Bicycle Thief (Vittorio De Sica – 1948). Both effectively depict the rigid patriarchal family structure [...]
Posted by Shlomi Ron on 03.28.2009 at 9:17 am// Tagged: Drama, Modern Italian Cinema
Do you believe dreams can come true?
In this masterpiece, adapted from a Russian short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Luchino Visconti provides a resounding yes. Or at least it appears like it.
The film was shot in Cinecitta’ studio 5 where 3 years later Fellini would shoot his incredible La Dolce Vita. The choice for filming on [...]
Posted by Shlomi Ron on 03.01.2009 at 10:50 am// Tagged: Classic Italian Cinema, Drama, Italian Cinema