Love in the City (1953)

[pro-bassoonist]

COMING SOON TO BLU-RAY:



NEWS
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=12267

Raro Video U.S. have confirmed that they are preparing a Blu-ray release of L'amore in città a.k.a Love in the City (1953), an anthology film composed of six segments directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, Federico Fellini, Dino Risi, Carlo Lizani, Francesco Maselli and Cezare Zavattini, and Alberto Lattuada. The release is expected to arrive on the U.S. market in early 2014.

Amore Che si Paga a.k.a Love for Money (11 min) directed by Carlo Lizani with a screenplay by Cesare Zavattini. A mosaic of scattered images where the night workers are followed by a man with provocative questions. The short feels as an interview in which the women explain their unfortunate profession.

Tentato Suicidio a.k.a Attempted Suicide (22 min) directed by Michelangelo Antonioni with a screenplay by Cesare Zavattini. A heartbroken woman contemplates suicide after her life has unexpectedly crumbled. Desperation quickly takes over and the unthinkable becomes a possibility.

Paradiso per tre ore a.k.a Paradise for Three Hours (12 min) directed by Dino Risi with a screenplay by Cesare Zavattini. A loud dance party brings comfort to a man and a woman too shy to join the celebration. They observe the games men and women play and eventually leave the hall.

Agenzia matrimoniale a.k.a Marriage Agency (16 min) directed by Federico Fellini with a screenplay by Federico Fellini. A young journalist preparing an article on arranged marriages pretends to be a customer looking for a bride for his rich client. He sees a poor Italian girl willing to become a housewife even though she is told that the client and future husband is a werewolf.

Storia di Caterina a.k.a Story of Caterina (27 min) directed by Francesco Maselli with a screenplay by Cesare Zavattini. Caterina, a poor woman from Sicily who has been serve an expulsion order from Rome abandons her son for the night, regretfully returning to pick him up from the convent the following day.

Gli italiani si voltano a.k.a Italians Turn Their Head (14 min) directed by Alberto Lattuada with a screenplay by Cesare Zavattini. Candid camera on the streets of Rome focusing on men's reactions when pretty girls pass.

Pro-B

[Scottie]

[pro-bassoonist]

It should look lovely. The Italian DVD release comes from a strong restoration





Pro-B

[Scottie]

I haven't watched Il Generale Della Rovere yet, but I have faith that they will put out a good release of it.

I personally haven't seen this film, but I am a big fan of both Antonioni and Fellini, so thanks for the news!

[pro-bassoonist]

COMING IN JULY:



Pro-B

[Scottie]

Thanks for the update, Pro-B!

Do you happen to have the specific date in July?

[pro-bassoonist]

iScottie, I believe second half of July is what Raro are looking at, but there is no date yet.

Don't worry. The thread will be updated

Pro-B

[Scottie]

Release Date: July 22, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[FestinaLente]

Wow, I had no idea all these great Italian directors had contributed to an anthology. Really looking forward to this one. Thanks for the info and release date, Pro-B and iScottie!