The story behind this blog, of how it came to be and the mystery of the people behind the pseudonym "The Italians"--who are they, anyway?--is simply fascinating. It goes something like this: One cold January morning, six students who were enrolled in a World Cinema course at Malone University in Canton, Ohio formed a group. And lest you think this was just some group, let me tell you, this was not just any group. This particular group had a special task--to study and learn about something known as Italian Neo-Realism. And lest you think Italian Neo-Realism is just some style of film developed in post-World War II-era Italy that focused on the working class and attempted to present life as it really was through the use of non-professional actors and filming on location...well, you probably wouldn't think that, but if you did, you'd be right. (According to Wikipedia, at least.)
So that's the deal with the blog. We'll be posting reviews, links to a variety of information about the movement (such as professional reviews, interviews, etc.), and an assortment of other information for your edification and enlightenment.
We hope you'll join us as we watch films and learn the ins and outs of Italian Neo-Realism!
