Rome, Open City(Roma città aperta)

1945 / 1hr 40mins

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Powerful Portrayal of Dignity and Courage

Open City is a landmark in film history. Filmed in secrecy during the Nazi occupation of Italy, the film shows a realistic portrayal of the underground resistance in Italy in 1945. The film has strong impacting imagery with it’s mix of fiction and reality that strengthened Italian Neo-realism and the film industry.