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Alexandria Lee: Response to Raising Social Consciousness Through Neorealism

Bicycle Thieves vs. The Icicle Thief As mentioned, the era of neorealism rejected the glitz and commercialism of Hollywood and instead, aimed to raise social consciousness among the general public. Bicycle Thieves is perhaps one of the most iconic films of this … Continue reading

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Raising Social Consciousness Through Neorealism

Neorealism can be traced back to Italy at the end of World War II. It was a way for directors to manifest their rejection of the often hegemonic Hollywood style of cinema that focused mainly on bourgeois classes. Neorealists felt … Continue reading

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