Sentieri, in partnership with Italiaidea – Rome, presents
Cinematic Rome
Sunday, January 24, 2021 @ 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Since the era of silent films, Rome has provided filmmakers with spectacular sets as well as beautiful scenery. As cinema became more and more popular, the image of Rome — with its famous sites and monuments — was already present in the mind of many viewers.
We will look at some of the films that have contributed to the definition of Rome as a cinematic city and examine how directors have used the city as a character in their films. We will also explore an expanded imagery of the city — from 1940 onward when Rome moved beyond the city of Bernini or Borromini but also included that of Rossellini, Antonioni, Pasolini, Fellini and beyond.
Sin dall’era del cinema muto Roma ha sempre fornito ai registi scenografie spettacolari e agli spettatori un archivio di immagini in movimento. Quando il cinema cominciò ad affermarsi, Roma con i suoi monumenti e luoghi famosi era già presente nell’immaginario di molti spettatori. Carolina Ciampaglia, docente di Cinema Italiano ci guiderà attraverso alcuni dei film che hanno contribuito alla definizione di Roma come cinematic city e ampliato l’immaginario della città, cosicché dal 1940 Roma non fosse più solo la città di Bernini o Borromini ma anche di Rossellini, Antonioni, Pasolini, Fellini ed oltre.
Film scholar Carolina Ciampaglia teaches film studies, as well as being the director of ItaliaIdea in Rome. She received her degree in modern languages and literature from the Università La Sapienza Roma, Laurea in 1984. She has also taught Italian cinema for both Cornell in Rome and DePaul University in Rome.
Please register by January 23, 2021 • Questions or concerns? email daniela@sentieri.com
Cinematic Rome — Member Pricing @ $30