Rome Open City: ( Roma Citta Aperta ) ( Roma Citta Aperta ) |
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| Author:
| Forgacs, David |
| Series title: | BFI Film Classics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-85170-804-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2000 |
| Publisher: | BFI Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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This study examines Rome Open City and its place in Roberto Rossellini's career. The film is based on events that took place in Nazi occupied Italy 1944, one year before the film was made. The author argues that the film has value both as a commerorative piece and as a documentary record.
This study examines Rome Open City and its place in Roberto Rossellini's career. The film is based on events that took place in Nazi occupied Italy 1944, one year before the film was made. The author argues that the film has value both as a commerorative piece and as a documentary record.