Realism (arts) - Cinema

Cinema

See also: Neorealism (art), Poetic realism, and Socialist realism

Italian Neorealism was a cinematic movement incorporating elements of realism that developed in post-WWII Italy. Notable Neorealists included Vittorio De Sica, Luchino Visconti, and Roberto Rossellini.

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    “For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.”
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