To celebrate the 120th anniversary of Roberto Rossellini’s birth, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, in collaboration with Cinecittà and the Ministry of Culture, presents the major retrospective “Roberto Rossellini Prefers Real Life.”
The event, which opened with the inaugural events on November 4 and 5 in the presence of Isabella Rossellini, will continue throughout the month. The title pays homage to the famous essay by François Truffaut, who called Rossellini the father of the Nouvelle Vague.
The program includes:
- Masterpieces of Neorealism and beyond: from Rome, Open City and Paisà to Stromboli and Journey to Italy.
- Major premieres: the world premiere of the 4K restoration of Fear (1954) and the U.S. premiere of the restored Journey to Italy.
- Documentaries and short films: including My Dad Is 100 Years Old with Isabella Rossellini and documentary tributes to the director.