In one of the greatest accomplishments of the Neorealist film movement, Vittorio De Sica dedicates this film to his father and effectively captures the grim life of the elderly in post-war Italy. The film paints a vividly emotional picture of Umberto D. (Carlo Battisti non-proessional actor – a university professor from Florence), an older man… Continue reading Umberto D. (Vittorio De Sica – 1952)
Category: Neorealism
Hands over the City – Le Mani Sulla Città (Francesco Rosi – 1963)
The characters and events shown are imaginary The social and environmental context is real Fracesco Rosi‘s outrageously bold social realism film ends with the above condemning statement. The film offers a unique over the shoulder view into the world of political deal making and corruption in Naples of the early 60’s. Rod Steiger effectively plays… Continue reading Hands over the City – Le Mani Sulla Città (Francesco Rosi – 1963)
Miracle in Milan – Miracolo a Milano (Vittorio de Sica – 1951)
Take a close look at the this picture. What do you think is happening? A lot has been written about this neorealist modern fairy tale from Vittorio de Sica – the director of ‘The Bicycle Thief’. If you haven’t seen this masterpiece yet, pick one of your gloomy days (we all have a few) and… Continue reading Miracle in Milan – Miracolo a Milano (Vittorio de Sica – 1951)
The Job – Il Posto (Ermanno Olmi – 1961)
Do you remember your first job interview and your mom protectively cautioning you, don’t mess up this could be a great opportunity, practically work for life? Or an important exam you took at school and the following stress afterwards when your friends commenting – that was easy (no it wasn’t!), prodding you the correct answer… Continue reading The Job – Il Posto (Ermanno Olmi – 1961)