Sidney Gottlieb
Roberto Rossellini's Rome Open City
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521545198
- author:
- Sidney Gottlieb
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 206
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 227mm
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Roberto Rossellini's Rome Open City has had a profound impact on film history. Made at the end of World War II, it revolutionized modern cinema with its innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking techniques. This 2004 volume offers a fresh look at the production history of Rome Open City, exploring its key images, cinematic influences, and political dimensions. The book provides an accessible introduction to one of the major achievements in filmmaking, shedding light on the film's representation of the city and various types of women, as well as its legacy in public consciousness. Well illustrated and up-to-date, this volume serves as a valuable resource for understanding the significance of Rome Open City and its enduring influence on the art of cinema.