Cinema Italia
Film Stories, BleavAuthor and film critic John Bleasdale explores the worlds of Italian cinema from Neo Realism to Spaghetti Westerns, Gialli to Sword and Sandal epics, Poliziotteschi to white telehphone films: and anything he left out. Talking to illustrious guests, Italian and otherwise, Cinema Italia unites them with a love of il cinema Italiano and Hollywood on the Tiber. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmHistory | |||
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Big Deal on Madonna Street (I soliti ignoti) is a 1958 Italian comedy caper film directed by Mario Monicelli and one of the masterpieces of Italian cinema. Starring Totò, Claudia Cardinale, Vittorio Gassman, Renato Salvatori, Carlo Pisacane, Tiberio ... more
The Working Class Goes to Heaven (Italian: La classe operaia va in paradiso), released in the US as Lulu the Tool, is a 1971 Italian satirical political drama film directed by Elio Petri. It depicts a factory worker's realisation of his own condition... more
Salvatore Giuliano is a 1962 Italian drama film directed by Francesco Rosi. Using techniques of the documentary film, it recounts the criminal career of famous Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano between 1943 and 1950, his death. Nicholas Bell and Joh... more
Ermanno Olmi's Tree of Wooden Clogs won the Palme d'Or at Cannes on its release in 1978 and tells the tale of a year in the life of a small village of peasant at the turn of the century in Bergamo. We discuss the masterpiece and its influence on worl... more
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This show surveys the breadth of Italian cinema, from neorealism through genre cinema and international co-productions, with a host who guides deep dives into historical context, stylistic innovations, and cultural impact. Episodes frequently center on classic films, directors, and movements, while bringing in guest critics and scholars who offer precise context, production anecdotes, and interpretive frameworks. A standout quality is the blend of scholarly analysis with accessible storytelling, plus a willingness to connect past Italian cinema to broader global cinema conversations, making it especially valuable for listeners who want both critical depth and practical insight for educational or promotional purposes. The format often featur... more
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Cinema Italia launched 3 years ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Shawn Levy
2. Nicholas Bell
3. Jason Wood
4. Barry Forshaw
5. Matthew Asprey Gear
6. Michael Brook
7. David Thomson
8. Bilge Ebiri
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