Children of Rome, Open City

original title:

Figli di Roma città aperta

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country:

Italy

year:

2005

film run:

117'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (17/03/2005)

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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