Since 1924, Italy has been under fascist regime of Benito Mussolini's. The neorealist movement began in Italy at the end of WW@ with the fall of Mussolini's government.
Movement was a response to the political turmoil and desperate economic conditions of the time.
Sought to uncover the truth about the widespread suffering in Italy. Show many social problems exist due to lack of awareness.
Neorealism criticisms views society as a collection of individuals who are indifferent to the suffering of others.
White telephone films (telefoni bianci) depicted emotional turmoil in the upper classes. Imitated American comedy.
Presented a comedic way of life that completely avoided reality. Neorealistic films appeared realistic due to their contrast with the films that preceded them.
Form and Style
Italian neorealism formed a distinctive visual style.
- Preference for filmng on location
- Using non-professional actors
- Preference for natural lighting
- Documentary style of photography
- Avoidance of complex editing and post-production processes likely to draw attentions
- Stories we focused on the poor and the working class
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