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Rossellini at 120: L.A. and N.Y. Celebrate Master
28 Oct
Summary
- Major retrospectives in Los Angeles and New York mark Rossellini's 120th birthday.
- Films with Ingrid Bergman, like 'Stromboli,' are highlighted in the series.
- Isabella Rossellini will attend events, sharing her father's cinematic legacy.
Italian neorealist filmmaker Roberto Rossellini is being celebrated with major retrospective series in Los Angeles and New York, marking what would have been his 120th birthday. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in L.A. will present "Roberto Rossellini Prefers Real Life" starting November 4 and 5. Subsequently, Film Forum in New York will host a 25-film series titled "Rossellini 120" from November 20 to December 10.
These programs aim to showcase Rossellini's profound impact on cinema, including seminal works like "Rome, Open City," "Paisan," and "Germany, Year Zero." Special attention will be given to his collaborations with his third wife, Ingrid Bergman, featuring films such as "Stromboli," "Europe '51," and "Journey to Italy." The Academy Museum will also premiere a new 4K restoration of "Fear" (1954), Rossellini's final film with Bergman.
Family members, including his daughter Isabella Rossellini who will present select screenings, along with executives from Cinecittà and the Academy Museum, are expected to attend. Isabella Rossellini highlighted her father's philosophy that cinema could promote awareness and understanding, expressing her joy in sharing his work on the big screen. Cinecittà CEO Manuela Cacciamani emphasized Rossellini's revolutionary heritage and Cinecittà's commitment to preserving and restoring his filmography.
