Name: Case chiuse
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-11-03
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Piera Degli Esposti, Mariangela D'Abbraccio, Tinto Brass

Italian cinema has deeply influenced world cinema through its socially conscious realism and modernist experimentation, but it also flourished in popular genres like peplum (sword & sandal), giallo thrillers, and broad comedies. Its narratives often weave together politics, contemporary social change, class consciousness, and family dynamics, balancing artistic ambition with entertainment that resonated widely.

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