The following introduction by Roberto Rossellini was made for “Roberto Rossellini Presents,” a 1963 French television series of his films. It was directed by Jean-Mare Coldefy. Please note: this introduction reveals key plot points.
Roberto Rosellini shot GERMANY YEAR ZERO in Berlin and Rome with an international crew and German actors. We have presented the film with its original German-language soundtrack and opening titles. The Italian release of the film opened with Italian credits and a voice-over prologue. These are pr...
This documentary by filmmaker Carlo Lizzani traces Roberto Rossellini's career through archival footage and interviews with many of his family members and collaborators, including Isabella Rossellini and Anna Magnani, and features tributes from filmmakers Francois Truffaut and Martin Scorsese.
Carlo Lizzani was the only Italian hired to work on Roberto Rossellini's international crew for GERMANY YEAR ZERO. In this podium discussion from the Tutto Rossellini conference in Pesaro, Italy, in June 1987, Lizzani discusses his role as assistant director on the film. He also reads excerpts fr...
