Vittorio de Sica: Director, Actor, Screenwriter [Hardcover]

Bert Cardullo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078641135X | ISBN-13: 978-0786411351 | Publication Date: February 2002 | Edition: First Edition

Recognized as a master of Italian and world cinema, Vittorio De Sica is considered one of the major proponents of neorealism, an Italian movement that forever altered the content and style of the cinema worldwide. This work covers De Sica's entire career as a stage and screen actor, director, and screenwriter. It begins with a chronology of his life and work. A lengthy essay discusses biographical and career information in detail. Special attention is given to the years following the war when De Sica directed Shoeshine, Bicycle Thieves, Miracle in Milan, and Umberto D—films that made him famous. Succeeding sections offer stage acting credits, screen acting credits, a filmography of De Sica's directorial work, selected credits related to De Sica's neorealism films, and a filmography of De Sica's work as a screenwriter. Two interviews with the master provide additional insights. A bibliography of works by and about De Sica in the English language complete the work.

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Excellent...recommended. --Broadside --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Bert Cardullo lives in Milford, Connecticut. In 1996 he served as the Fulbright Scholar in American Studies for the country of Finland and has had numerous articles and reviews appear in such journals as Centennial Review, Modern Drama, and Journal of American Drama.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company; First Edition edition (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078641135X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786411351
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,553,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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