Millicent Marcus Livres

This book explores the Italian film landscape with a focus on cinematic achievements of the twenty-first century.

The book explores how contemporary Italian filmmakers are addressing the Holocaust, highlighting the shift in focus from the limited number of films on the topic produced between 1945 and the early 1990s. Marcus examines various perspectives on the motivations behind this renewed interest and the significance of these films in Italy's cultural landscape. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on the evolving narrative around the Holocaust in Italian cinema.

The book explores the resurgence of Italian cinema in the late 1980s and 1990s, highlighting how contemporary filmmakers have navigated challenges like declining ticket sales and American cultural dominance. Through detailed analyses of iconic films such as The Last Emperor and Cinema Paradiso, it illustrates how these new auteurs reflect and challenge Italy's evolving social and political landscape. Millicent Marcus argues that this new wave of filmmakers is revitalizing Italy's significance in the global film industry, marking a transformative period in its cinematic history.