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Rome, Open City

Original title: Roma città aperta
  • 19451945
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 43m
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8.0/10
26K
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Rome, Open City (1945)
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During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the Resistance leader, Giorgio Manfredi, is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the Resistance leader, Giorgio Manfredi, is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the Resistance leader, Giorgio Manfredi, is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.
IMDb RATING
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26K
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  • Director
    • Roberto Rossellini
  • Writers
    • Sergio Amidei(screenplay)
    • Federico Fellini(collaboration on screenplay)
    • Roberto Rossellini(collaboration on screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anna Magnani
    • Aldo Fabrizi
    • Marcello Pagliero
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roberto Rossellini
  • Writers
    • Sergio Amidei(screenplay)
    • Federico Fellini(collaboration on screenplay)
    • Roberto Rossellini(collaboration on screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anna Magnani
    • Aldo Fabrizi
    • Marcello Pagliero
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 87User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 1:30
    Trailer [OV]

    Photos49

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    Anna Magnani in Rome, Open City (1945)
    Maria Michi in Rome, Open City (1945)
    Harry Feist and Giovanna Galletti in Rome, Open City (1945)
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    Anna Magnani
    Anna Magnani
    • Pinaas Pina
    Aldo Fabrizi
    Aldo Fabrizi
    • Don Pietro Pellegrinias Don Pietro Pellegrini
    Marcello Pagliero
    • Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferrarisas Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris
    Vito Annichiarico
    • Piccolo Marcelloas Piccolo Marcello
    Nando Bruno
    • Agostino the Sextonas Agostino the Sexton
    Harry Feist
    • Major Bergmannas Major Bergmann
    Giovanna Galletti
    Giovanna Galletti
    • Ingridas Ingrid
    Francesco Grandjacquet
    • Francescoas Francesco
    Eduardo Passarelli
    • Neighborhood Police Sergeantas Neighborhood Police Sergeant
    • (as Passarelli)
    Maria Michi
    Maria Michi
    • Marina Marias Marina Mari
    Carla Rovere
    • Laurettaas Lauretta
    Carlo Sindici
    • Police Commissioneras Police Commissioner
    Joop van Hulzen
    • Captain Hartmannas Captain Hartmann
    • (as Van Hulzen)
    Ákos Tolnay
    • Austrian Deserteras Austrian Deserter
    • (as A. Tolnay)
    Caterina Di Furia
    • Woman in Street Sceneas Woman in Street Scene
    • (uncredited)
    Laura Clara Giudice
    • Bit Partas Bit Part
    • (uncredited)
    Turi Pandolfini
    • Grandfatheras Grandfather
    • (uncredited)
    Amalia Pellegrini
    • Nanninaas Nannina
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roberto Rossellini
    • Writers
      • Sergio Amidei(screenplay) (story)
      • Federico Fellini(collaboration on screenplay)
      • Roberto Rossellini(collaboration on screenplay) (additional material)
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    • Trivia
      Roberto Rossellini used real German POWs as extras for added realistic effect.
    • Goofs
      When Marina opens the wardrobe door to put something into the wardrobe. In the next shot, all of a sudden, a garment is hanging on the door that was not there before.
    • Quotes

      Don Pietro: It's not hard to die well. The hard thing is to live well.

    • Connections
      Edited into Bellissimo: Immagini del cinema italiano (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Mallinata Fiorentina
      Composed by Giovanni D'Anzi

      Lyrics by Michele Galdieri (as Galdieri)

      (1941)

    User reviews87

    Review
    Top review
    Rossellini's Timeless Neo-Realist Classic
    Rosselini shot 'Roma Città Aperta' in the open streets post-war. His film-making resources were limited, as is apparent in the film, since he uses natural lighting, non-professional actors and a delicate sound system) but it only gives the film a stark and more authentic look making the atmosphere more terrifying and a the experience more real. Most of the 'props' and 'sets' and even many of the Nazi soldiers were real. Unlike many historical films, this one does right by the historical facts (even though it's a work of fiction).

    What is most outstanding is Rosselini's compelling storytelling. Instead of showing us a documentary account (due to lack of film-equipments) he gives us a moving story of resistance. I was also impressed by the subtle way he brought out the characters such as the homosexuality of the Nazis. He also extracts marvelous performances from his actors. Aldo Fabrizi and Anna Magnani stand out. The background score (though used minimally) adds some melodrama but not in a poor way.

    If one can look beyond the poor technology of the film, 'Roma Città Aperta' is one of the most powerful films of its genre. Though the film may depress, and at some point horrify the viewer, the ending is profound and hopeful. In the end, it's a story about fear, courage, integrity and hope.
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    • Feb 22, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 1945 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • German
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Roma, ciudad abierta
    • Filming locations
      • Parrocchia di Sant'Elena, Via Casilina 205, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Excelsa Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,896
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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