Fascism in Italian Cinema since 1945
Author | : G. Lichtner |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2013-05-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137316622 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137316624 |
Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fascism in Italian Cinema since 1945 written by G. Lichtner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From neorealism's resolve to Berlusconian revisionist melodramas, this book examines cinema's role in constructing memories of Fascist Italy. Italian cinema has both reflected and shaped popular perceptions of Fascism, reinforcing or challenging stereotypes, remembering selectively and silently forgetting the most shameful pages of Italy's history.