Italian Film Series

A deep dive into Italian film history with Arizona State University lecturer Enrico Minardi. 

" I Vitelloni" (1953 / 1h 44m) dir. by Federico Fellini

"Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto (Franco Fabrizi), the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto (Alberto Sordi) is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo (Franco Interlenghi) fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo (Leopoldo Trieste) is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.." - Rotten Tomatoes

Cast: Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Franco Interlenghi, Leopoldo Trieste

"Mediterraneo" (1991 / 1h 36m) dir. by Gabriele Salvatores

"When a group of Italian soldiers washes up on a Greek island after the Allies sink their ship, the men initially believe that the region is deserted. However, they discover that the islanders have been in hiding, and the soldiers, winning the trust of the locals, gradually become part of the community. As the Italians, including Lt. Raffaele Montini (Claudio Bigagli), ease into an idyllic existence, they begin to forget about war and pursue romance with the lovely women of the island." - Rotten Tomatoes

Cast: Diego Abatantuono, Claudio Bigagli, Giuseppe Cederna, Claudio Bisio

All movies shown with subtitles when available / Movies subject to change based on availability.