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Rome, Open City 1945

“Our battle has barely begun.”

Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Network
Excelsa Film
★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 DramaWar Released
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What is Rome, Open City?

Rome, Open City is a film first released in 1945. Catalogued under Drama, War.

Type
Film
Year
1945
Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Release date
Oct 8, 1945
Studios
Excelsa Film
Genres
Drama, War
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
Episode runtime
~104 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Excelsa Film

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Rome, Open City is a film first released in 1945. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Excelsa Film. Current status: Released.

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“During the Nazi occupation of Rome, a pursued Resistance leader seeks refuge and escape.”

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  • Recognized as the first classic film of the neorealist movement
  • Features the immediacy of a documentary style
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  • Deals with the grim realities of wartime occupation

Watch it if you want to see a landmark Italian war film directed by Roberto Rossellini.

The film deals with war and occupation themes.

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When was Rome, Open City released?

The film was released in 1945, with a US release date listed in 1946.

Who directed the film?

It was directed by Italian director Roberto Rossellini.

What is the film about?

It focuses on the Italian resistance to German occupation during the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome.

What film movement is associated with Rome, Open City?

It is recognized as the first classic film of the neorealist movement.

What genres are associated with the film?

It is classified under drama and war genres.

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