ROBERTO ROSSELLINI: MAGICIAN OF THE REAL

FORGACS, David [Ed. & Intro.], Sarah Lutton [Ed.], Geoffrey Nowell-Smith [Ed. & Contrib.], Martin Scorsese [Fore.], Laura Mulvey [Contrib.], Et Al.

ISBN 10: 0851707955 / ISBN 13: 9780851707952

Published by Bfi Publishing, London, 2000

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8vo. Pp: xxii, 208. Publisher's illustrated wraps with black lettering at spine. Contains black and white illustrations and contributions from multiple scholars.ISBN: 0851707955 Very good plus. Slight shelfwear to wraps. Seller Inventory # C64598

Bibliographic Details

Title: ROBERTO ROSSELLINI: MAGICIAN OF THE REAL

Publisher: Bfi Publishing, London

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

A master of modern European cinema and a key figure in the Italian neorealist movement, Roberto Rossellini had one of the longest and most varied careers of all major directors. From 'Rome Open City' and 'Paisą ' through to the 'Bergman' classics 'Stromboli 'and 'Journey to Italy' and his later work for television, Rossellini's work and ideas had a profound influence on filmmaking and criticism. This specially commissioned overview of Rossellini's works examines key issues and themes covering all phases of his career. Leading critics from across the world examine, among other issues, the Fascist context of Rossellini's early work, the view of Europe that emerges in his films, the stylistic trajectory of the work through neorealism and beyond and its influence on the French New Wave, the issues of representation that emerge in later films and his extensive work for television. The significance of Rossellini's relationships with Ingrid Bergman and Anna Magnani is discussed and the book also includes a dossier section of materials providing an overview of the most important facts and documents concerning the director.

About the Author:

David Forgacs is Professor of Italian at New York University, USA.