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Exploring Italian Neorealism: The Roots of the Mafia Picture

Long before Francis Ford Coppola took us on a journey deep into the cultures and rituals of the Sicilian mafia, these films treated the Italian criminal underworld.

The Bandit / Il bandito
Neorealist style, filtered through the gangster genre: an ex-POW returns to his native Turin and assumes control of a band of petty thieves. Featuring Anna Magnani.

Sat Oct 31: 1:30pm
Thu Nov 5: 2:30pm
Thu Nov 5: 6:15pm

The City Stands Trial, a selection of Italian Neorealism at the Film Society of Lincoln Center

The City Stands Trial / Processo alla città
A young judge takes on Neapolitan society in this startling mélange of neorealism and period filmmaking.

Thu Nov 19: 2:00pm
Thu Nov 19: 6:15pm

In the Name of the Law / In nome della legge
The Old West comes to the South of Italy.

Sun Nov 8: 7:00pm
Tue Nov 10: 1:00pm

The Tragic Pursuit, a selection of Italian Neorealism at the Film Society

The Tragic Pursuit / Caccia tragica
De Santis’s debut portrait of a community struggling to reconcile personal ambitions with political ideals.

Thu Nov 5: 4:15pm
Sat Nov 7: 5:00pm

Salvatore Giuliano
An extraordinary investigation into the legend and life of Sicilian outlaw-turned-freedom fighter Salvatore Giuliano.

Sun Nov 22: 3:40pm
Wed Nov 25: 4:00pm
Wed Nov 25: 8:30pm

Enjoy a vibrant, month-long celebration of Italian Neorealist cinema

Did you know you can see as many films as you like during the series for only $99 ($89 Seniors/$79 Members)? It's true! Let us help us in your exploration of the movement that reshaped film history with these program guides:

The Stars
Life During Wartime
The Directors
The Stars
The Essentials
Crime Films

See the whole schedule and buy tickets