The World of Italian Cinema

Anna Magnani - unity in contradiction She collaborated with every important Italian director of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, becoming famous for her roles as a passionate, tough and often melancholic and sensitive woman. At the same time her acting was modern, vivid, intimate and authentic, but free of theatricality Unity in contradiction is a phrase that probably best explains the great Italian actress Anna Magnani. She was adorned with huge dark eyes and white skin, but at the same time she was short, stout and not conventionally pretty. Audiences adored her and directors and film critics respected her, describing her as a loud actress with strong acting personality and volcanic Latin temperament, but also a tender, sensitive and lyrical soul. Anna Magnani was born on March 7, 1908 as the illegitimate daughter of Marina Magnani and an unknown father. Her mothe...

Italian-movies , Reviews https://www.lifeinitaly.com/cinema-italiano/italian-movies/movie-review/ Italian Movies Reviews May 31, 2012 9:00 pm by Admin Views: 7 This section will review sevaral Italian movies that will be available in the United States You can find the following Italian film titles in the US: I Soliti Ignoti – big deal on Madonna street : A classic Johnny Stecchino – Benigni Il Mostro – Benigni slapstick but funny La vita e’ bella – Benigni comedy / drama Mediterraneo – Diego Abbanantuomo il Postino –  Massimo Troisi Pane e Tulipani / Bread and Tulips (2000) Le Fate Ignoranti – not quite a comedy but quite good Mad About Opera / Follie per l’Opera (1950) If you have a region free DVD you can find several decent Italian c...

Italian-movies Watch Italian DVDs In The US May 31, 2012 9:00 pm by Admin Views: 51 How to Watch an Italian DVD Overseas   Many people ask me how to watch Italian movies in the US . You will have to solve 2 problems wich are as usual harware and software. Hardware: make sure you have the right DVD player and Software: be able to get Italian movies. This first article will deal with the first issue, the hardware.   Background Information The worldwide DVD market, especially the Italian DVD market, includes countless titles not available in the US as well as special edition discs not available in the US. In order to play these rare titles in the US, the DVD player or the DVD itself mus...

Italian-movies Films Set in Italy September 4, 2014 7:27 am by Admin Views: 17   From “Roman Holiday” to “The Merchant of Venice”   Roman Holiday,  one of the most famous movies set in Rome   Few places can match Italy for natural beauty: while Italy’s countryside exudes charm, Italian cities show off their distinctive culture, reflected in architecture or even in their people. Many successful films have been set in various areas of Italy, making the country not only important to the setting, but also the plot of the movies themselves. To see many aspects of the Italian landscape and culture, consider watching these very fine films.   Malena  Based on the story b...