The best Italian films: titles, descriptions, stories, ratings and reviews

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Italian cinema is second only to Hollywood in the production of feature films. A whole galaxy of eminent directors, including Vittorio de Sica, Federico Fellini, Eduardo de Filippo, producer Dino de Laurentiis, have been creating their masterpieces for many years. Today, the luminaries of cinema have been replaced by the younger generation, but the best Italian films were made by representatives of the old school in the middle of the last century. The roles were played by actresses and actors with invaluable experience acquired in the forties and fifties of the 20th century. The skill of filmmakers from the Apennine Peninsula contributes to the increase in the rating of Italian cinema.

The best Italian films of all time

In the first place are the old films of the pre-war period. These are films in Italian, the plot of which is dominated by folklore pictures from the life of ordinary people. When writing scripts, the subject matter was extensive, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Usually films in Italian,intended to be shown in other countries are dubbed, but more often accompanied by captions.

Maestro Fellini

Most of the films of this level were shot in black and white. In the global cinema market, old Italian films are especially valued, which evoke nostalgia among millions of viewers. There are practically no color films among them. A good Italian film has a deep meaning, which is originally embedded in the script. For example, the works of Federico Fellini, a great master of philosophical intrigue, are distinguished by psychological plot interweaving.

Hollywood

The best Italian films were created at the film studios "Titanus", "Itala Film", "Filmauro", "Divafuturo", "Kineriz", "Cinecitta". Separate projects were placed in Hollywood pavilions, and then American superstars appeared on the set, who were assigned the main roles. The exception to the general rule were Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren, who never conceded their championship. The best Italian films were shot under the direction of producer Dino de Laurentiis, who prefers to work with American partners. The finished films were released first in the US, then in Europe.

What are the most-most Italian films? The list of the most requested, well-known films is given below:

• "Obsession" is a 1943 film directed by Luchino Visconti. Starring Clara. Kalamai and Massimo Girotti.
• "Miracle in Milan" directed by Vittoriode Sica, starring Francesco Golisano, Emma Gramatica.
• The Road is a 1954 film directed by Federico Fellini. Starring Juliet Masina and Anthony Quinn.
• La Dolce Vita, Oscar-winning film by Federico Fellini, made in 1959. Starring Marcello Mastroianni in tandem with Anita Ekberg.
• "Italian Divorce" is a comedy film directed by Pietro Germi in 1961. Starring Marcello Mastroianni and Daniella Rocca.
• Bicycle Thieves is a 1984 drama directed and directed by Vittorio de Sica. Starring Alberto Margiorani and Enzo Staiola.
• "New Cinema Paradiso", an Oscar-winning film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore in 1988 and starring Philippe Noiret and Jacques Perrin.
• "The Postman" was filmed in 1994 at Penta Film Studios. Directed by Michael Redford. Starring Philippe Noiret.
• "Life is Beautiful" film made in 1997. Directed by Roberto Benigni and starring Nicoletta Braschi and Roberto Benigni.

Mafia in Italian cinema

Sicily, crime families, bosses, street gangs - all this could be seen on the silver screen. Italian films about the mafia are distinguished by a gripping plot with an unpredictable ending. In a special place arefilms about the Cosa Nostra crime syndicate, filmed in Hollywood.

"The Godfather" is a cult film about the mafia forced out by the police from the Apennine Peninsula and taking root in the United States. The director of the film is Francis Coppola, the most famous Hollywood actors such as Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan are engaged in the roles. The main character of the film is Vito Corleone, the father of the family, played by Marlon Brando. The youngest son is Michael Corleone, the role of Al Pacino. Caan James plays Santino, the older brother. The film garnered seven Oscars and countless additional awards

Teenagers and the Mafia

"Once Upon a Time in America", the picture is considered the best in the category of gangster films, although not marked by any "Oscar". The film was directed by Sergio Leone and stars James Woods, Tuesday Weld, Robert De Niro, Burt Young. The film tells about the life of teenagers who embarked on the path of crime

"Honor of the Prizzi Family", a classic gangster film, was created in 1985. Directed by John Huston, the film features actors: Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Anjelica Huston. The latter was awarded the Oscar in the Best Actress nomination, the rest of the actors were awarded the Golden Globe

"The Untouchables", a film about the tough opposition of the police structures to the gangster syndicate led by Al Capone. The picture was filmed in 1987 by director Brian de Palma. Sean starringConnery, Kevin Kestner, Robert de Niro

"Fight" is a 1995 crime film directed by Michael Mann. The film tells about the confrontation between the policeman Vincent Hana and the mafia McCauley. Cast: Al Pacino, Natalie Portman, Robert de Niro

"The Usual Suspects", the picture is recognized as one of the most interesting detective stories in the history of Hollywood. The film was created in 1995 by director Bryan Singler. Cast: Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Benicio del Toro

"Carlito's Way" directed by Brian de Palma in 1993. In the center of the plot is the leader of the New York drug mafia, who was released after a long term in prison. Starring: Sean Penn and Al Pacino

And again the mafia

"The Bronx Story", the film is about a teenager named Calogero Anello, who lives in the Italian quarter of the Bronx. In the center of the plot, friendly relations between a boy and a mafia boss. Cast: Lillo Bracanto, Chazz Palminteri, Robert De Niro, Francis Capra. The film is the first directorial work of Robert de Niro

"Donnie Brasco", a film about the FBI network, was created by director Michael Newell. Cast: Al Pacino, Michael Madsen, Johnny Depp. The plot is based on real events that took place in the seventies, when an FBI agent infiltrated the mafia under the name Donnie Brasco. The picture did not leave the screen for a long time

Reviews

Italian films about the mafia are rarely made today, because the mafia as such no longer exists, there are only criminal gangs consisting of several people. So modern Italian films are now created mainly on the theme of love. Reviews of moviegoers about new films are still positive. And although the best masterpieces of Italian cinema were shot many years ago, recent films also do not leave anyone indifferent.

Visitors of cinemas often leave their reviews, share their impressions about the films they have watched. Among the audience there are fans of one actress or actor. There are a lot of admirers of the talent of Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Marcello Mastroianni. Reviews from moviegoers are filled with sincere love for their idols.

Plots

The films created on the Apennine Peninsula are so diverse that it is impossible to list their content, this would require a huge number of articles. Nevertheless, there are several films that are the face of Italian cinema. These are "Italian Marriage", "Italian Divorce", "Sweet Life", "Nights of Cabiria" and others. The plots are based on real events in the life of Italians.