Italian Political Cinema: Figures of the Long '68

Italian Political Cinema explores how films have reinvented the link between popular art and radical politics in Italy from 1968 to the early 1980s, illustrating the complexities and challenges of this period. The book offers a critical interpretation of influential texts and advocates for the continued artistic and political relevance of these films.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2023
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Italian Political Cinema offers a comprehensive and novel redefinition of political film, presenting its audience with a diverse range of directors, including lesser-known figures alongside renowned greats such as Pasolini, Bertolucci, Antonioni, and Bellocchio. By delving into the complexities of the Italian long 68, a period characterized by intense political and cultural struggles, Resmini explores how film has reinvented the link between popular art and radical politics in Italy. Through a critical interpretation of influential texts, some of which are currently only available in Italian, the book expands the debate on political cinema and offers a fresh perspective on the artistic and political relevance of these films in our contemporary world.

Moreover, Italian Political Cinema provides access to untranslated work in Italian philosophy, political theory, and film theory, enriching the understanding of these disciplines and their relationship to the films analyzed. By advocating for the continued artistic and political relevance of these films, Resmini encourages readers to engage with them on a deeper level and recognize their enduring significance in shaping the political and cultural landscape of Italy and beyond.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781517911386