Paisan

  • October 18, 2023 / 19:00
  • December 8, 2023 / 19:00

Director: Roberto Rossellini
Cast: Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel, Alfonsino Bovino
Italy, 1946, 126', DCP, b&w
Italian with Turkish, English subtitles

Following the significant impact of Roberto Rossellini's Rome Open City, Paisan explores different stories across the country during the latter stages of World War II amid Italy's liberation. The film, notable for its documentary-like aesthetic and composed of six different segments, delves into the interactions between the liberating forces and the Italian populace, showcasing the struggles of diverse cultures in communicating and people's endeavors to carry on with their daily lives under extreme conditions.

Rome Open City

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Paisan

Paisan

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