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Cinema Italiano Podcast

The podcast dedicated to the Italian experience, as told by film.

Category: Podcast: Cinema Italiano

#26: The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013)

Posted on December 22, 2021September 7, 2022 by Steven

This sprawling work examines Roman high society, as well as broader themes of artistry, beauty, and experiences both individual and collective.

#25: I vitelloni (Federico Fellini, 1953) & I basilischi (Lina Wertmüller, 1963)

Posted on October 23, 2021September 7, 2022 by Steven

Discussing two tales of young men, directionless and in limbo, and exploring their thematic similarities & differences.

#24: Domenica d’agosto (Luciano Emmer, 1950)

Posted on August 1, 2021September 7, 2022 by Steven

Discussing this example of “pink neorealism” as well as its themes of class, regionalism, and more.

#23: Luca (Enrico Casarosa, 2021)

Posted on July 22, 2021September 7, 2022 by Steven

“Luca” has rich overtones of a coming out story dealing with identity and acceptance, as well as numerous references to Italian culture, music, and more cinema italiano.

#22: Human Capital (Paolo Virzì, 2013)

Posted on February 16, 2021September 7, 2022 by Steven

Class, wealth, and power are at the forefront of Paolo Virzì’s award-winning drama.

#21: The Passionate Thief (Mario Monicelli, 1960)

Posted on January 11, 2021September 7, 2022 by Steven

Mario Monicelli’s New Year’s Eve-set comedy surfaces generational divides, power dynamics, and deception.

#20: The Best of 2020

Posted on January 11, 2021September 7, 2022 by Steven

Counting down the top 5 Italian films of 2020.

#19: Cinema Italian Style 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020September 7, 2022 by Steven

Notturno, Padrenostro, Lacci (The Ties), and more!

#18: The Early Films of Pietro Marcello

Posted on November 15, 2020September 7, 2022 by Steven

An exploration of Pietro Marcello’s first four features: Crossing the Line (2007), The Mouth of the Wolf (2009), The Silence of Pelesjan (2011), and Lost and Beautiful (2015).

#17: Caro diario (Nanni Moretti, 1993)

Posted on September 27, 2020September 7, 2022 by Steven

This episode discusses Nanni Moretti’s Caro diario (Dear Diary), an introspective autobiographical look at three phases of Moretti’s life. This story… Read more #17: Caro diario (Nanni Moretti, 1993)

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