Archives de catégorie : 2011 Focus

Italian comedy: say cheers! (3/3)

Defined as a “mix of social satire, critical observation, cynicism and gentle buffoonery”, Italian comedy developed in the 1950’s in reaction to neorealist films’ pessimism. This “pink neorealism” is mostly known for its critical approach and reality’s humoristic lecture emphasizing … Continuer la lecture

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Roberto Rossellini and Italian neorealism (2/3)

At the end of World War II, Roberto Rossellini’s trilogy (Rome, Open City, 1945; Paisan, 1946 and Germany Year Zero, 1947) marks the beginning of neorealism, an emblematic form of Italian cinema, defined by a return to reality in the … Continuer la lecture

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Welcome to Cinecittà, la città del cinema (1/3)

Between 10th and 17th December 2011, Les Arcs European Film Festival will dedicate a focus to Italy. The festival team offers you to discover the great actors, directors and films that make the history of the Italian cinema of yesterday … Continuer la lecture

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