Synopses & Reviews
A master of modern European cinema and a key figure in the Italian neorealist movement, Roberto Rossellini had one of the longest and most varied careers of all major directors. From
Rome Open City and
Paisà through to the "Bergman" classics
Stromboli and
Journey to Italy and his later work for television, Rossellini's work and ideas had a profound influence on filmmaking and criticism.
This specially commissioned overview of Rossellini's works examines key issues and themes covering all phases of his career. Leading critics from across the world examine, among other issues, the Fascist context of Rossellini's early work, the view of Europe that emerges in his films, the stylistic trajectory of the work through neorealism and beyond and its influence on the French New Wave, the issues of representation that emerge in later films and his extensive work for television. The significance of Rossellini's relationships with Ingrid Bergman and Anna Magnani is discussed and the book also includes a dossier section of materials providing an overview of the most important facts and documents concerning the director.
Synopsis
This overview of Roberto Rossellini's works examines issues and themes covering all phases of his career. The directors influence on film-making and criticism is covered and the significance of Rossellini's relationships with Ingrid Bergman and Anna Magnani is also discussed.
Description
Includes bibliographical references: p. ([196]-203) and index.
About the Author
David Forgacs is Professor of Italian at University College London and author of Rome Open City in the BFI Film Classics series. Sarah Lutton works for the British Film Institute at the National Film Theatre. Geoffrey Nowell-Smith is the editor of the Oxford History of World Cinema (1996).
Table of Contents
Fascism and the war trilogy, Ruth Ben-Ghiat--Rossrllini and neo-realism, Christopher Wagstaff--Rossellini, Anna Magnani and Igrid Bergman, Stephen Grundle--Rossillini, indexicality and death, Laura Mulvey--India, Sam Rohdi--television films,, Adriano Apra--Rossellini's politics, Geoffrey Nowell-Smith--Rossellini and landscape, Sandro Bernardi.