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Suso Cecchi D’Amico Italian Cinema Prolific Screenwriter Dies

Shlomi Ron — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:26:12 +0000

Suso Cecchi D’Amico Suso Cecchi D’Amico was one of the early pioneers who set the foundations for Italian cinema. She started her career right after World War II and played a key role in what is known as Neorealism genre and in the 60’s as part of Age & Scarpelli invented commedia all’italiana (Italian-style comedy).… Continue reading Suso Cecchi D’Amico Italian Cinema Prolific Screenwriter Dies

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White Nights – Le notti bianche (Luchino Visconti – 1957)

Shlomi Ron — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:50:05 +0000

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… Continue reading White Nights – Le notti bianche (Luchino Visconti – 1957)

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