1. Cinema and Italian Neo-Realism
The years of war and dictatorial leadership had caused the Italian film industry, much like the Italian economy, to decline. During this time 25% of the Italian population was out of work, amenities scarce and a large amount of Italian infrastructure were in dire need of reconstruction. The Neorealist movement was a symbol of cultural change and socio-economic progress in Italy. ... Italian Neorealism can be defined by a number of characteristics that are easily recognizable. ... It often bore a preoccupation with Italy's Fascist past and its aftermath. ...
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