One of my favorite delights, as you could imagine, is attending film festivals, preferably in Italy. And when I have a chance load up with ton of books. I try to buy either the latest Italian bestsellers or books about some of my favorite Italian directors. Last year I attended Rome International Film Festival, and… Continue reading Il gioiellino – The Little Gem (Andrea Molaioli – 2011)
Tag: Drama
Rome Free City – Roma Città Libera (Marcello Pagliero – 1946)
Where have you been during winter 1946? Since some of us would likely say – nowhere, here is a time capsule from that period in Rome, right after WW2 is over. The American GI’s are still in town and the people wake up into the rough realities of making a living in a battered economy.… Continue reading Rome Free City – Roma Città Libera (Marcello Pagliero – 1946)
Nights of Cabiria – Le Notti di Cabiria (Federico Fellini – 1957)
This is the last film of Fellini’s second triliogy that started with La Strada (1954) and Il Bidone (1955). A trilogy dedicated to themes of people living on the margins of society (street dancer, swindler and a prostitute) that despite their rough lives eventually experience radical life change, call it redemption. In this film, Fellini… Continue reading Nights of Cabiria – Le Notti di Cabiria (Federico Fellini – 1957)
From Cinemasud San Diego: Ballo a tre passi – The three steps dance (Salvatore Mereu 2003)
I have been waiting for this and the following movie for months. I am thrilled. This is my own root region (partially) and I have the privilege to be in and out of the scene. Sardinia, where its crystal waters are seen with suspects, and its dark remote caves are a shelter. A land of… Continue reading From Cinemasud San Diego: Ballo a tre passi – The three steps dance (Salvatore Mereu 2003)
From Cinemasud San Diego: Tornando a casa – Returning home (Vincenzo Marra 2001)
Sunday October 13, 2007 Cinemasud continues its path. It’s late, I have to hurry. They won’t wait for me. I push my lazy legs pedaling as fast as I can. I finally arrive after 10 infinite panting minutes. I am breathless, but at the reception everybody is there. Pasquale, Clarissa, Serena, and sweet Victor. Grazie… Continue reading From Cinemasud San Diego: Tornando a casa – Returning home (Vincenzo Marra 2001)