FILM 1F94 Lecture Notes - Italian Neorealism, Telefoni Bianchi, B.O.B
Document Summary
Most important film makers of the time: Similar way of photographing the world and similar ethic. A white telephone was a symbol of wealth in italy at the time. Films were a reaction to the films about being rich a famous more focusing on real people and their problems that they had to go through. Avoidance of expressionist artifice (that could be obtained through editing, lighting, camerawork, sound) With a shot of the street you can"t plan that so you get a real idea of what it really looks like. Preoccupation with italy"s fascist past and aftermath of ww2. Screen time = real time (2 hours on screen would take 2 hours to film) Neorealism is a rejection of classic hollywood cinema. A horrible example of womanhood and a powerful influence for evil church. Because of their relationship the church out pressure on the people to not watch or go see the movies.
