neorealism was unplanned. Vittorio De Sica, Roberto Rossellini, Federico Fellini, Cesare Zavattini and Luchino Visconti never met in a publication’s editorial office or in a Tastevere trattoria ...

During the first part of the semester, we will discuss groundbreaking cinematic styles like Neorealism, the genre of ‘commedia all’italiana’, and world-renowned auteurs, such as Fellini and Visconti.

With its bold new approach, Italian Neorealism redefined the possibilities of cinema, captivating audiences with its gritty ...