Italian Neorealism: Rebuilding the Cinematic City (Short Cuts (Wallflower))

__Italian Neorealism: Rebuilding the Cinematic City__ is a valuable introduction to one of the most influential of film movements. Exploring the roots and causes of neorealism, particularly the effects of the Second World War, as well as its politics and style, Mark Shiel examines the portrayal of the city and the legacy left by filmmakers such as Rossellini, De Sica, and Visconti. Films studied include __Rome, Open City__ (1945), __Paisan__ (1946), __The Bicycle Thief__ (1948), and __Umberto D.__ (1952). This Book Is An Invaluable Introduction To One Of The Most Influential Of Film Movements. Exploring The Origins And Evolution Of Neorealism, Particularly The Effects Of The Second World War, As Well As Its Politics And Style, This Volume Examines The Portrayal Of The City And The Legacy Of Filmmakers Such As Robet Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica And Luchina Visconti. Films Studied Include Rome, Open City (1945), Bicycle Thieves (1948), Journey To Italy (1953) And The Nights Of Cabiria (1957).--book Jacket. Describing Neorealism -- The Origins Of Neorealism -- Neorealism's First Phase -- Neorealism And The City -- The Battle Of Neorealism -- Neorealism's Second Phase -- Legacies Of Neorealism. Mark Shiel. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 128-138) And Index. Italian Neorealism: Rebuilding the Cinematic City is an invaluable introduction to one of the most influential of film movements. Exploring the origins and evolution of Neorealism, particularly the effects of the Second World War, as well as its politics and style, this volume examines the portrayal of the city and the legacy of filmmakers such as Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica and Luchino Visconti. Films studied include Rome, Open City (1945), Bicycle Thieves (1948), Journey to Italy (1953) and The Nights of Cabiria (1957). Table of Contents 6 Acknowledgements 8 Introduction: Describing Neorealism 10 1. The Origins of Neorealism 26 2. Neorealism’s First Phase 46 3. Neorealism and the City 72 4. The Battle of Neorealism 89 5. Neorealism’s Second Phase 105 Conclusion: Legacies of Neorealism 131 Bibliography 137 Index 148