My Voyage To Italy
Please Note: The soundtrack is in ENGLISH with Italian only being spoken in some of the film clips that are featured in the documentary. English subtitles are present.
One of the most acclaimed directors of our time, Academy Award(R) nominee Martin Scorsese (GANGS OF NEW YORK, 2002; GOOD FELLAS, 1990; RAGING BULL, 1980), directs and narrates this remarkable in-depth look at the careers of great Italian filmmakers and their art's profound influence on him. With MY VOYAGE TO ITALY, Scorsese takes the viewer on a fascinating journey highlighting the classics of Italian cinema, from the neo-realism of post-war Italy through its transition into opulent period drama and surrealist fantasy. Illuminated by insightful movie clips and his own impassioned commentary, Scorsese's deeply personal observations offer not only an absorbing lesson in the history of Italian film, but its direct connection to the best in contemporary filmmaking as well. As inspiring as it is richly detailed, you'll never look at movies the same way again once you've experienced this landmark documentary!
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A voyage into film history - Rocky_Al
As students in Europe after the war, we lived the neo-realism of Italian cinema. It truly was a break with much of what had been going on in the thirties. It started out being raw and became more sophisticated over time.
Scorcese also grew up with the products of Rosselini, De Sica, DeSantis, Visconti and their friends. Neo-realism formed the basis for the French Nouvelle Vague and then diversified in the mid fifties and disappeared into the general milieu.
Scorcese narrates the development with short clips and more extended sequences.
Worth watching for film enthusiasts anywhere.
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A voyage into film history - Rocky_Al
As students in Europe after the war, we lived the neo-realism of Italian cinema. It truly was a break with much of what had been going on in the thirties. It started out being raw and became more sophisticated over time.
Scorcese also grew up with the products ...