Rome, Open City (DVD)

This review was originally written by myself, here: www.fritzlfan.wordpress.com During the latter days of Benito Mussolini's rule, a group of critics-turned-film makers wanted to show the realities of Italian life during this era. With so many commercially successful films being of a light hearted nature to keep the morale of the public during difficult years of war, it came as a surprise to audiences to see films which would be described as part of the 'Italian Neorealism' movement. These films would often show the poverty which was apparent in Italy at the time - questioning the leadership which the country ws under. As the censorship imposed under ...  Read the complete review