Legendary Italian writer and director Roberto Rossellini delivered his first masterpiece with this heartbreaking tale set during the end of World War II. The search for the leader of the Resistance by the Nazis has devastating consequences on his friends and supporters. The film marked the beginning of the Italian neorealist movement which changed the course of cinema with its gritty and honest depiction that blurred the line between fiction and documentary. Anna Magnani and Aldo Fabrizi lead the impeccable cast of professional and non-professional actors. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Rome, Open City
Legendary Italian writer and director Roberto Rossellini delivered his first masterpiece with this heartbreaking tale set during the end of World War II. The search for the leader of the Resistance by the Nazis has devastating consequences on his friends and supporters. The film marked the beginning of the Italian neorealist movement which changed the course of cinema with its gritty and honest depiction that blurred the line between fiction and documentary. Anna Magnani and Aldo Fabrizi lead the impeccable cast of professional and non-professional actors. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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