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La Terra Trema [1948] [DVD]

DVD ~ Luchino Visconti

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Actors: Luchino Visconti
Directors: Luchino Visconti
Format: Black & White, PAL
Language Italian
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: U
Studio: Bfi Video
DVD Release Date: 5 May 2003
Run Time: 153 minutes

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

ASIN: B000094P2Q
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,446 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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An example of the neo-realism school of Italian cinema, this is the story of a Sicilian fisherman whose toils are exploited by the men of the fish market. Highly influential Italian director Luchino Visconti;s second film, LA TERRA TREMA is a powerful drama that integrates real Sicilian locals into the cast.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The first Neo-realist film, 17 Aug 2004

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A hugely moving film which works on every level - as a documentary, social commentary and as a tragic fable about an individual's misfortunes. I was interested to learn that the film was also inspired by the short story "I Malavoglia" by Giovanni Verga. Visconti's second film is unashamedly political but not polemic. It seems to spring from a tremendous compassion rather than tremulous anger.

The way the director concentrates on an entire community as well as an individual in it (Antonio) is a master-class in cinematic technique. Whole panoramas of village life are shown through the subtle thread of individuals' perceptions (the boy wandering through the quayside fish market, for example) and the flavour and mood of this merciless Sicilian village prints itself on every scene.

The sea, which determines the entire community's fate, is subtly ever-present throughout La Terra Trema through sound and rhythm. If the film feels a little ponderous at times it is because, Visconti suggests, this place has a (sometimes hostile) rhythm of its own.

The fact that La Terra Trema is rarely shown and difficult to get hold of is unbelievable; it's widely regarded as the first Neorealist film and has influenced two generations of artists. Significantly, Francesco Rosi and Franco Zeffirelli were the two assistants.

Once you see it, you won't forget it.

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