Viva l'Italia! / Garibaldi

TitleViva l'Italia! / Garibaldi
Publication TypeFilm
Year of Publication1961
AuthorsRossellini, Roberto
Running Time2h 18min
Date Released02/02/1961
DistributorCineriz
CountryItaly
Publication LanguageItalian
Abstract

Commissioned by the Italian government, this film celebrates the 100th year anniversary of the Italian unification, or the Risorgimento, by examining General Giuseppe Garibaldi's (1807–1882) military campaigns in Sicily and Naples. Director Roberto Rossellini combines epic production values and neorealism to champion group effort in the Expedition of the Thousand in 1860. His interpretation of Garibaldi's strategic use of modern communication systems and charismatic leadership uncover the general's importance to Italian national identity.

URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054447/
Original PublicationViva l'Italia!
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