Importance of neorealism

The film industry, in particular, was accused of failing to depict the prevailing issues. A new movement called neorealism emerged in response to the criticism. This new crop of filmmakers under the movement was seen as rebels to the existing production styles. They were unafraid of addressing the issues affecting Italian society. The new wave rode on the freedom that was left after the fall of Mussolini. The former was characterized by non-realistic set designs that had abstract images such as geometrical shapes and silhouettes. Although the German film industry after the First World War, the old concepts were incorporated in the news styles. The Soviet Movement also had some elements of unrealism, given that there was quite a lot of editing, just like in modern movies.

The approach to filmmaking in neorealism was different to the movements mentioned above. Directors such as De Sica were unafraid of showing the dilapidated Roman streets. Nonetheless, the filmmakers chose to have Antonio released, a scene that could easily drive the audience to tears (Kartal). However, the gesture reveals the desire of the filmmakers to encourage people to be more compassionate. Neorealism encouraged the development of more realistic film movements. The La Nouvelle Vague emerged at the final years of neorealism. The movement took a somewhat similar concept as the neorealism in areas such as the issues addressed and the setup. Kartal, Esma. "Defining Italian Neorealism: A Compulsory Movement". CINEJ Cinema Journal, vol 2, no. 2, 2013, pp. University Library System, University Of Pittsburgh, doi:10.