90% (2) Rome, Open City 103 min, Not Rated, [Drama, Thriller, War] [Roberto Rossellini] [08 Oct 1945]Ratings & Reviews: IMDb Reviews: 81%, Rotten Tomatoes: 100%, External Reviews
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins.
Actors: Aldo Fabrizi, Anna Magnani, Marcello Pagliero, Vito Annichiarico
Writer: Sergio Amidei (screenplay), Federico Fellini (collaboration on screenplay), Roberto Rossellini (collaboration on screenplay), Sergio Amidei (story), Alberto Consiglio (additional material), Roberto Rossellini (additional material)
External Links: Rotten Tomatoes IMDb Language: Italian, German, Latin Country: Italy
Plot: The location: Nazi occupied Rome. As Rome is classified an open city, most Romans can wander the streets without fear of the city being bombed or them being killed in the process. But life for Romans is still difficult with the Nazi occupation as there is a curfew, basic foods are rationed, and the Nazis are still searching for those working for the resistance and will go to any length to quash those in the resistance and anyone providing them with assistance. War worn widowed mother Pina is about to get married to her next door neighbor Francesco. Despite their situation - Pina being pregnant, and Francesco being an atheist - Pina and Francesco will be wed by Catholic priest Don Pietro Pelligrini. The day before the wedding, Francesco's friend, Giorgio Manfredi, who Pina has never met, comes looking for Francesco as he, working for the resistance, needs a place to hide out. For his latest mission, Giorgio also requests the assistance of Don Pietro, who is more than willing as he sees such work as being in the name of God. Don Pietro's position also provides him with access to where others are not able. Giorgio's girlfriend, Marina, a cabaret performer, doesn't even know where Giorgio is in hiding. Both Pina and Marina take measures to improve their lives under this difficult situation, those actions in combination which have tragic consequences.
Rotten Tomatoes: This was Roberto Rossellini's revelation, a harrowing drama about the Nazi occupation of Rome and the brave few who struggled against it. Rome Open City is a shockingly authentic experience, conceived and directed amid the ruin of World War II.
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87% (2) The Flowers of St. Francis 85 min, [Biography, Drama, History] [Roberto Rossellini] [06 Oct 1952]Ratings & Reviews: IMDb Reviews: 75%, Rotten Tomatoes: 100%, External Reviews
Awards: 1 nomination.
Actors: Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo, Severino Pisacane
Writer: Roberto Rossellini (story), Federico Fellini (screenplay collaborator), Félix Morlión (screenplay collaborator), Antonio Lisandrini (screenplay collaborator)
External Links: Rotten Tomatoes IMDb Language: Italian Country: Italy
Plot: The film dramatizes about a dozen vignettes from the life of St. Francis and his early followers - starting with their return in the rain to Rivotorlo from Rome when the Pope blessed their Rule and ending with their dispersal to preach. The unconnected chapters are like parables, some with a moral. The slight and comic Ginepro returns naked to St. Mary's of the Angels, having given away his tunic, but not his ricotta. The aged Giovanni shouts and holds onto his cape; the beatific St. Clair pays a visit. Humble Francis doubts his leadership, hugs a leper, and sends his brothers spinning, dizzy, and smiling into the world. This brotherhood is infused with whimsy as well as belief.
Rotten Tomatoes: Roberto Rossellini and Federico Fellini wrote this charming, fanciful account of the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
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78% (1) Cops and Robbers 105 min, [Comedy, Drama] [Mario Monicelli, Steno] [21 Dec 1951]Ratings & Reviews: IMDb Reviews: 78%, External Reviews
Awards: 3 wins & 1 nomination.
Actors: Aldo Fabrizi, Ave Ninchi, Totò, William Tubbs
Writer: Piero Tellini (story), Vitaliano Brancati (screenplay), Aldo Fabrizi (screenplay), Ennio Flaiano (screenplay), Ruggero Maccari (screenplay), Mario Monicelli (screenplay), Steno
External Links: Wikipedia Rotten Tomatoes IMDb Language: Italian, English, French Country: Italy
Plot: Esposito is a thief who cons tourists in Rome. A lengthy persecution by police Bottoni, who manages to catch it starts. In an oversight Esposito manages to flee again. Bottoni superiors inform him that if no catches him will lose his job.
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73% (1) To Live in Peace 90 min, [Drama, War, Comedy] [Luigi Zampa] [17 Mar 1947]Ratings & Reviews: IMDb Reviews: 73%, External Reviews
Awards: 6 wins.
Actors: Aldo Fabrizi, Gar Moore, John Kitzmiller, Joseph Garland Moore Jr., Mirella Monti
Writer: Suso Cecchi D'Amico (story), Piero Tellini (story), Luigi Zampa (story), Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay), Aldo Fabrizi (screenplay), Piero Tellini (screenplay), Luigi Zampa (screenplay)
External Links: Wikipedia Rotten Tomatoes IMDb Language: Italian, English Country: Italy
Plot: N/A
Rotten Tomatoes: In this interesting Italian WW II comedy-drama, the residents of a remote Italian village find their lives forever changed when two American GIs break out of a German prison camp and hide out in their town. The fugitives are harbored by a local family. This divides the town into those wanting to protect them and those fearing German retribution. When a young German officer arrives to watch the town, tension mounts. One of the GIs is an African American and one night he gets terribly drunk and stumbles into the officer who is also rip-roaring drunk. The two end up continuing their bender together and no fighting erupts.
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68% (1) Donatella 96 min, [Comedy] [Mario Monicelli] [22 Apr 1957]Ratings & Reviews: IMDb Reviews: 68%, External Reviews
Awards: 1 win.
Actors: Aldo Fabrizi, Elsa Martinelli, Gabriele Ferzetti, Walter Chiari
Writer: Piero Tellini (screenplay), Mario Monicelli (screenplay), Roberto Amoroso (screenplay), Sandro Continenza (screenplay), Ruggero Maccari (screenplay), Mario Rappini (story), V. André (story)
External Links: Wikipedia IMDb Language: Italian Country: Italy
Plot: Donatella is a simple and honest Roman girl, daughter of a bookbinder and girlfriend of Guido, a gas station owner.
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64% (1) Flesh Will Surrender 96 min, [Drama] [Alberto Lattuada] [25 Oct 1950]Ratings & Reviews: IMDb Reviews: 64%, External Reviews
Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations.
Actors: Aldo Fabrizi, Ave Ninchi, Roldano Lupi, Yvonne Sanson
Writer: Gabriele D'Annunzio (novel), Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay), Aldo Fabrizi (screenplay), Federico Fellini (screenplay), Alberto Lattuada (screenplay), Piero Tellini (screenplay)
External Links: IMDb Language: Italian Country: Italy
Plot: Giovanni used to be a humble, mild-mannered government clerk whose life was turned upside down when he met Giulio, a notorious forger who at once set about manipulating the over-confident man. Giovanni did what he should never have done: he associated himself with the crook. Giulio soon laid hands on Giovanni's money, ruined his career and manhandled him into marrying his own mistress, the beautiful Ginevra. It was of course an unhappy marriage but Giovanni found a little solace when his son Ciro was born. Seven years later though, Wanzer resurfaced...
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