Dir. Roberto Rossellini
1945 | 105 mins | Italy
Italian, with English Subtitles
Anna Magnani, Aldo Fabrizi, Marcello Pagliero, Maria Michi

A landmark of Italian neorealism approaching its 80th anniversary, Roberto Rossellini’s portrait of life under Nazi occupation remains remarkable for its immediacy, tension and power.

Made in extraordinarily straitened circumstances, immediately after the liberation of Rome, the film follows Manfredi (Marcello Pagliero), a partisan leader, as he attempts to evade the Gestapo by enlisting the help of Pina (Anna Magnani) and Don Pietro (Aldo Fabrizi), the priest due to oversee Pina’s marriage.

Shot both on the ravaged streets of the city and in the studio, Rome, Open City has inspired and influenced countless filmmakers.

Showing Times:

• Sat 22 Jun: 2pm
• Tue 25 Jun: 2pm
• Wed 26 Jun: 6.45pm

∆ BBFC Rating Details:

Rated 12A – moderate violence, injury detail, drug references