1860 (film): Difference between revisions

The film presages [[Italian neorealism]] in that it was shot mainly on location. Some scenes were also shot at the [[Cines Studios]] in [[Rome]]. Also, most contemporaneous historical epics used a star to focus on grand historical characters.<ref>as stated by [[Richard Pena]] of the [[Film Society of Lincoln Center]] at the beginning of the screening {{when|date=November 2012}}</ref> This film focuses on a character whom nobody knows or will ever know; a patriot riding to get the assistance of [[Giuseppe Garibaldi]]. This film (in its heralding of neorealism) illustrates how the average man plays a part in grand histories. The film also uses non-actors (a key element of [[Italian neorealism]]) and a rarity for its time and era.