The best Italian films: titles, descriptions, stories, ratings and reviews

Italian cinema is in second place after Hollywood for the release of feature films. A whole galaxy of eminent directors, including Vittorio de Sica, Federico Fellini, Eduardo de Filippo, producer Dino de Laurentiis, for many years created their masterpieces. Today, the younger generation has come to replace the cinematographers of cinema, but the best Italian films were shot by the representatives of the old school in the middle of the last century. The roles were performed by actresses and actors who have invaluable experience acquired in the forties and fifties of the 20th century. The mastery of cinematographers from the Apennine peninsula contributes to the increase in the rating of Italian cinema.

The best Italian movies of all time

In the first place are the old films of the pre-war period. These films are in Italian, in the center of the story are dominated by folklore pictures from the life of the common people. Subjects when writing scripts used extensive, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Usually films in Italian, intended for display in other countries, are duplicated, but are often accompanied by titles.

Maestro Fellini

Most of the films of this level were shot in black and white. On the world cinema market, old Italian films are especially valued, which cause nostalgia for millions of viewers. Among them, there are almost no color films. A good Italian film has a deep meaning, which was originally laid down in the script. Psychological plot weaves, for example, differ the work of Federico Fellini, a great master of philosophical intrigue.

Hollywood

The best Italian films were created in the film studios Titanus, Itala Film, Filmauro, Divafuturo, Kineriz, Cinecitta. Separate projects were located in the pavilions of Hollywood, and then on the set appeared American superstars, who were assigned the main roles. The exception to the general rule were Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren, who never conceded their primacy. The best Italian films were shot under the direction of producer Dino de Laurentis, who preferred to work with American partners. Ready films were released in the first in the US, then in Europe.

What are the most-most Italian films? The list of the most popular, well-known films is given below:

• "Obsession", the film was shot in 1943 by the director Lukino Visconti. The main roles were played by Clara Kalamai and Massimo Girotti.
• "Miracle in Milan", directed by director Vittoriode Sica, starring Francesco Golisano, Emma Gramatik.
• "Road", a film with a dramatic plot, directed by Federico Fellini in 1954. Starring Juliette Mazina and Anthony Quinn.
• "Sweet Life", Oscar-winning film by Federico Fellini, created in 1959. Starring Marcello Mastroianni in tandem with Anita Ekberg.
• "Divorce in Italian," a comedy film, directed by Pietro Jermi in 1961. The performers of the main roles are Marcello Mastroianni and Daniella Rocca.
• "Bootlesticks", a drama staged and filmed by director Vittorio de Sica in 1984. Starring Alberto Marjorani and Enzo Stajola.
• "The new Paradiso cinema, an Oscar-winning film filmed by Giuseppe Tornatore in 1988. The main roles were played by Philippe Noiret with Jacques Perrin.
• "Postman", the picture was shot in 1994 at the film studio "Penta Film." The director is Michael Redford. In the title role, Philippe Noiret.
• "Life is beautiful," the film was created in 1997. Directed by Roberto Benigni, starring Nicoletta Braschi and Roberto Benigni.

Mafia in Italian cinema

Sicily, criminal clans, bosses, street banditry - all this could be seen on the movie screen. Italian films about the mafia are distinguished by an exciting plot with an unpredictable finale. On a special place are films about the criminal syndicate of Cosa Nostra, filmed in Hollywood.

• "Godfather" - a cult film about the mafia, forced out by the police from the Apennine peninsula and has taken its roots in the United States. The director of the picture is Francis Coppola, the most famous Hollywood actors such as Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan are in the cast. The main character of the film is Vito Corleone, the father of the family, played by Marlon Brando. The younger son is Corleone Michael, the role of Al Pacino. Kaan James plays Santino, his older brother. The film has collected seven Oscar prizes and countless additional prizes.

Teens and Mafia

• "Once Upon a Time in America", the picture is considered the best in the category of gangster films, although it is not marked by any "Oscar". The picture was staged by director Sergio Leone, starring James Woods, Tudzdei Weld, Robert de Niro, Bert Young. The film tells about the life of teenagers who embarked on the path of crime.

• "The honor of the Prizzi family," a classic gangster film, was created in 1985. Directed by John Huston, the actors are busy in the film: Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Angelica Huston. The latter was awarded the "Oscar" in the nomination "Best Actress", the rest of the actors were awarded the "Golden Globe".

• "The Untouchables," a film about the rigid confrontation of police structures to the gangster syndicate led by Al Capone. The painting was filmed in 1987 by director Brian de Palma. The main roles were played by Sean Connery, Kevin Kestner, Robert de Niro.

• "Fight", a crime film filmed in 1995 by director Michael Mann. The film tells about the confrontation between the police officer Vincent Hana and Mafiosi McCauley. The roles are played by: Al Pacino, Natalie Portman, Robert de Niro.

• "Suspicious persons", the picture is recognized as one of the most interesting detective stories in the history of Hollywood. The film was created in 1995 by director Brian Singler. Starring: Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Benicio del Toro.

• "The Way of Carlito," directed by Brian de Palma in 1993. In the center of the plot is the leader of the New York Drug Mafia, released after a long time in jail. The main roles are played by: Sean Penn and Al Pacino.

And again the mafia

• "The Bronze Story," the film narrates about a teenager named Calogero Anello, who lives in the Italian quarter of the Bronx. In the center of the story is a friendly relationship between the boy and the mafia boss. Cast: Lillo Bracanto, Chazz Palminteri, Robert de Niro, Francis Capra. The painting is the first directorial work of Robert de Niro.

• "Donnie Brasco," a film about the FBI's agent network, was created by director Michael Newell. Roles are played by: Al Pacino, Michael Medsen, Johnny Depp. The plot is based on real events that occurred in the seventies, when the FBI agent infiltrated the mafia structures under the name of Donnie Brasco. The picture did not leave the screen for a long time.

Reviews

Italian films about the mafia today are rarely removed, since the mafia as such is no longer there, there are only criminal groups consisting of several people. So modern Italian films are now created mainly on the theme of love. Comments from moviegoers about the new paintings are still positive. And although the best masterpieces of Italian cinema were shot many years ago, recent films also leave no one indifferent.

Visitors to the cinemas often leave their feedback, share their impressions of the films they have seen. Among the viewing community there are fans of some one actress or actor. A lot of admirers of talent Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Marcello Mastroianni. Comments of moviegoers are filled with sincere love for their idols.

Plots

The films created on the Apennine peninsula are so diverse that it is impossible to list their contents, for this a huge number of articles will be needed. Nevertheless, there are several films that are the face of Italian cinema. This is "Italian Marriage", "Divorce in Italian", "Sweet Life", "Nights of Cabiria" and others. Plots are based on real events that have occurred in the life of Italians.