Imagining Italy through Film: The Italian peninsula, historically made up of myriad
civilizations with diverse cultures and languages, became unified as a nation in 1861. In this
course we will view and critically analyze Italian films that address the question of national
identity, particularly after the fall of Fascism. The films included in the course are by
distinguished Italian directors who express their ideas of what it means to be Italian through their
films. We will explore and reflect on their vision for the future of Italy. As a final project,
students will have the opportunity to make their own short films.
civilizations with diverse cultures and languages, became unified as a nation in 1861. In this
course we will view and critically analyze Italian films that address the question of national
identity, particularly after the fall of Fascism. The films included in the course are by
distinguished Italian directors who express their ideas of what it means to be Italian through their
films. We will explore and reflect on their vision for the future of Italy. As a final project,
students will have the opportunity to make their own short films.
- Docente: Kristy Cardellio