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ITAL6714A-L12

Cinematic World of Neorealism

The Cinematic World of Neorealism

This course provides an understanding of the history, philosophy, politics, artistic movements and civic renaissance of postwar Italian life. By discussing the most important films, essays, and controversies of the time, as well as the various styles of the major directors of this wonderful movement: Rossellini, Visconti, De Santis and De Sica, students will discover and learn about the fascinating cinematic changes that revolutionized the world of cinema.

Required Texts:
André Bazin. Che cos'è il cinema? Garzanti, 1986.
Lino Micciché. Il neorealismo cinematografico italiano. Venezia: Marsilio, 1975.
Antonio Vitti. Peppe De Santis secondo se stesso. Conferenze, conversazioni e sogni nel cassetto di uno scomodo regista di campagna. Metauro, 2006.
Rossellini Roberto. Il mio metodo. Scritti e interviste. Venezia: Marsilio, 2006.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
60576
Subject Code:
ITAL
Course Number:
6714
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ITAL 6714

All Sections in Summer 2012, LS 3 Week Session I

Summer 2012, LS 3 Week Session I

ITAL6714A-L12 Lecture (Vitti)