Exploring Italian Neorealism: This Week, Enjoy Some of the Series’ Rarest Gems

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Exploring Italian Neorealism: This Week, Enjoy Some of the Series’ Rarest Gems

You've immersed yourself in Italian Neorealism. Maybe you've even bought an All Access pass. Well, here's news to be excited about: this week is all about rarities, the kind of stuff you'll never see in your local video joint. Go deeper into Italian Neorealism with some of the movement's most rare gems and unheralded classics, including:

The Sky Is Red / Il cielo é rosso
Claudio Gora, Italy, 1950; 100m
A provocative look at the forced adulthood of three children in wartime Italy, as they make decisions and accept responsibilities for which they have hardly been prepared.
Wed Nov 11: 4:00pm
Wed Nov 11: 8:15pm

The Earth Cries Out / Il grido della terra
Duilio Coletti, Italy, 1949; 90m
The neorealist theme of wartime resistance is re-imagined for the Jewish struggle in postwar Palestine in this fascinating but little-known political drama.
Wed Nov 11: 2:00pm
Wed Nov 11: 6:15pm

From Rome 11:00, part of the Italian Neorealism series at the Film Society

Rome 11:00 / Roma ore 11
Giuseppe De Santis, Italy/France, 1952; 107m
A powerful tale of ongoing desperation in the supposed economic recovery of postwar Italy.
Mon Nov 16: 2:00pm
Mon Nov 16: 6:15pm

Women Without Names / Donne senza nome
Géza von Radványi, Italy/France, 1950; 99m
Three determined women struggle for salvation in a displaced persons camp in this remarkable second film by Géza von Radványi.
Fri Nov 13: 4:00pm
Sun Nov 15: 1:00pm

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

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