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Tag Archives: Vittorio De Sica
Notes on “Umberto D.”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: It’s interesting to compare Vittorio De Sica’s 1952 “Umberto D.” with his earlier “The Bicycle Thief.” The latter is very materialistic in outlook and simplified in message, like a propaganda film. Though there’s plenty of “humanity” … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlo Battisti, Film, Italy, movies, The Bicycle Thief, Umberto D, Vittorio De Sica
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Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:
Posted in Commercial art, Movies
Tagged Film, Italy, Movie Posters, movies, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, Vittorio De Sica
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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Madame De…”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This is an earlier edition of this poster, bearing the printed signature of designer Guy Gerard Noël. Noël was one of the greats of French movie poster design, known for his bold use of line and … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Film, France, Guy Gerard Noël, Madame De..., Max Ophuls, Movie Posters, movies, Vittorio De Sica
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