Children of Rome, Open City (Documentary) (Figli di Roma città aperta)

original title:

Figli di Roma città aperta

directed by:

Laura Muscardin

producer:

Amedeo Bacigalupo

production:

Nuvola Film

country:

Italy

year:

2005

film run:

117'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (17/03/2005)

festivals & awards:

MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2006: Global Vision
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2005: Documentary
Tribeca Film Festival 2005: Wide Angle

Offering a rare glimpse into the making of a masterpiece from 1945-Roberto Rossellini's classic of Italian neorealism, Rome Open City- this fascinating documentary (run time 52 min.) emphasizes Rossellini's desire to do something useful in the wake of World War II and to find a reason for the Italian people's sacrifices

Children of Rome, Open City (Documentary) (Figli di Roma città aperta)

by Laura Muscardin