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.

Lamberto Maggiorani in Bicycle Thieves (1948)

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A fun and lighthearted format that shines a spotlight on those Italians who left to seek their fortune, and found it, in the States. Daria Luppino will explore the United States with chef and restaurateur Michele Iuliano, who has successfully opened nine restaurants in the Big Apple.

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