recommendations - italian film?

[thelongerhours]

what are everyone's personal favorites from italy

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[gallianoparfait]

Here are twelve recommendations off the top of my head, set within your parameters, more or less, and that are available in the US on DVD or VHS.

Three Brothers (1982) Francesco Rosi
Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) Francesco Rosi
The Keys to the House (2004) Gianni Amelio
The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1979) Ermanno Olmi
Good Morning Night (2003) Marco Bellocchio
Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) Taviani Brothers
Padre Padrone (1977) Taviani Brothers
The Way We Laughed (1998) Gianni Amelio
Open Doors (1991) Gianni Amelio
Lamerica (1995) Gianni Amelio
Respiro (2002) Emanuele Crialese
Pizzicata (2002) Eduardo Winspeare

I've been collecting and viewing Italian films for over fifty years! I used to program the Italian Film Society of RI and I've taught a course in the Italian cinema. These are all good films. There are many many others. I am particularly fond of Italian movies from the 1930s to the 1960s, and the silent era as well. My advice would be not to ignore any period.

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[thelongerhours]

thank you so much. thats a great list and i will check them out! : )

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[gallianoparfait]

Add:
I'm Not Scared (2003) Gabriele Salvatores
Flight of the Innocent (1993) Carlo Carlei
(Both on similar themes, both exciting and moving.)

and the Academy Award winning:
Mediterraneo (1991) Gabriele Salvatores

I'll add more from that period as I think of them.

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[thelongerhours]

i've added you to my friend's list. you sound like someone who knows his stuff & your journal looks interesting. thanks for all the suggestions. ive started checking them out. ^^

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[gallianoparfait]

Caro diario (1994) Nanni Moretti