The vast landscapes of “The Eight Mountains” create open spaces as symbols of both liberation and isolation, weighted further as a geographic manifestation of an emotional void.

The vast landscapes of “The Eight Mountains” create open spaces as symbols of both liberation and isolation, weighted further as a geographic manifestation of an emotional void.
Ingrid Bergman experiences the land of God in Roberto Rossellini’s 1950 film.
Pietro Germi goes to Sicily with “Divorce Italian Style” and “Seduced and Abandoned,” critiquing law & society against the backdrop of decaying aristocracy and the rise of the mafia.
This sprawling work examines Roman high society, as well as broader themes of artistry, beauty, and experiences both individual and collective.
Discussing two tales of young men, directionless and in limbo, and exploring their thematic similarities & differences.
Counting down the top 5 Italian films of 2020.
Celebrating Fellini’s filmography, career, plus rumors on what could be coming later from Criterion.
The White Sheik is an excellent example of the balance between hyperbolic comedic situations, and moments of intense human drama.
I’m a little too excited about Fellini 100, the retrospective tour featuring restorations of the classic films of Federico Fellini,… Read more Fellini 100 Tracker
Weekly round-up of news, events, and what’s going on (che successe) in the world of Italian film.