---
title: "Rome, Open City"
year: 1945
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rome-open-city-1945"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 307
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rome, Open City (1945) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rome-open-city-1945

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "During the Nazi occupation of Rome, a pursued Resistance leader seeks refuge and escape."

### Why Watch
- Recognized as the first classic film of the neorealist movement
- Features the immediacy of a documentary style

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with the grim realities of wartime occupation
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with war and occupation themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, war, gritty, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roberto Rossellini
- **Networks / Studios**: Excelsa Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aldo Fabrizi** as *Don Pietro Pellegrini*
- **Marcello Pagliero** as *Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris*
- **Harry Feist** as *Major Fritz Bergmann*
- **Anna Magnani** as *Pina*
- **Maria Michi** as *Marina Mari*
- **Francesco Grandjacquet** as *Francesco*
- **Vito Annichiarico** as *Marcello*
- **Ákos Tolnay** as *Austrian Deserter*
- **Joop van Hulzen** as *Captain Hartmann*
- **Carla Rovere** as *Lauretta*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Rome, Open City released?
The film was released in 1945, with a US release date listed in 1946.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Italian director Roberto Rossellini.

### Q: What is the film about?
It focuses on the Italian resistance to German occupation during the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome.

### Q: What film movement is associated with Rome, Open City?
It is recognized as the first classic film of the neorealist movement.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It is classified under drama and war genres.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rome, Open City — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/307)
- [Rome, Open City 1945, directed by Roberto Rossellini | Film…](https://www.timeout.com/movies/rome-open-city)
- [Filmed During WWII, This Italian War Film Started Its Own…](https://historynet.com/rome-open-city-battle-film/)
- [Rome, Open City (1945) - Trailer - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1P1JRSJT6Q)
- [Řím, otevřené město 78% [Open City] (1945) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/232803-rim-otevrene-mesto)
- [Rome - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome)

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