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.

Schedule
9:00am-10:50am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jul 5, 2012 to Jul 26, 2012)
Location
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216
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