Venice and Rome, pizza and pasta, love and romance, the Coliseum and the Trevi Fountain, beautiful women and sexy men - these are the associations that Italy attracts most foreigners. Although thanks to them, a not quite correct idea of the country is being formed.
If you are interested in it, and there is no way to go there yet, we suggest you get to know Italian cinema closer. Its hallmark is its tremendous variety. A film trip will cost you much less, and you won’t even have to buy tickets. No wonder Italian cinema is loved around the world, and some films are so popular that the number of remakes is increasing every year.
Below is a ranking of the best Italian films of all time. The list includes 10 of the most popular films by the ratings of viewers and film critics.
10. Death in Venice (1971)
Drama of the famous Italian director Luchino Visconti. It touches on very important and even sensitive issues: life and death, same-sex love.
Composer Gustav von Aschenbach in search of inspiration goes to the resort of Lido, which is located near Venice. Even here, a musician cannot overcome a creative crisis. Soon his attention was attracted by a handsome young man who is resting here with his parents. Meanwhile, a cholera epidemic is beginning in the city. The authorities are silent about this, so as not to frighten the tourists. “Death in Venice” is a sad film, emotionally complex. With this film, Visconti shows the ephemerality of all the beautiful that is in life.
9. The Road (1954)
The dramatic film by Federico Fellini, one of his most famous works.
The main characters are the circus strongman Dzampano and the young girl Jelsomina. She was still a child when her own mother sold it to an artist. Now Jelsomina is his assistant. Zampano is a rude and uncouth dork, he is used to solving all problems with the help of physical strength. Jelsomine also often gets from his "benefactor". Despite humiliations and beatings, the girl loves Zampano, for her sake she is ready for anything. Together they will try to find their place on the road of life ...
8. Malena (2000)
The film is Giuseppe Tornatore, where the main role was played by the incomparable Monica Bellucci.
The tragic story of a beautiful woman. The film takes place during the Second World War. Beloved husband of the fatal beauty Malena went to war. In this city, she has no one else but an elderly father. This girl is the dream of all men, but the female half of the population hates her.
Gossip was the smallest thing Malena had to go through. Soon she will find herself in an even more difficult situation, but she has a defender - the young man Renato. True, he is too young, so little can be done for his beloved so far ...
7. The Good, the Bad, the Angry (1966)
The cult western of Sergio Leone. Classics of the genre. The film "Good, Bad, Evil" was a huge success not only in Italy, but throughout the world.
1862, New Mesxico. The main character - the criminal finds out about the missing gold of the Confederates. A man goes to the Wild West, hoping to find him. Fate brings him to two of the same bandits. They conclude an agreement, because a small company is much easier to achieve this goal than alone. They understand that the union is temporary, and as soon as they find gold, they will have to say goodbye. The criminals do not trust each other, quarrels and conflicts begin: they share the skin of an unkilled bear ...
6. The Legend of the Pianist (1998)
Musical drama by Giuseppe Tornatore. “The Legend of the Pianist” tells about the fate of a little boy. He was a baby when he was found on a Virginia airliner. He was lying in a box of lemons. Danny spent his whole life on a ship; he never went aboard. No one knows how, but the boy learned to play the piano and became a musician. Soon, Danny became a full member of the orchestra. A beautiful story that will surely sink into the soul of creative people.
5. Bluff (1976)
Crime Comedy Sergio Corbucci. All fans of Adriano Celentano need to see her.
30s, France. The main character of the film "Bluff" Belle Duke is not just a beautiful woman, but also very successful. She owns a casino and takes part in "dark affairs." Yes, Belle is a mafia. A woman wants to settle accounts with her old enemy. Philip Bang is serving a term in prison, but to get even with him, Duke is ready to arrange an escape. But Philip was smarter and managed to circle the fatal beauty around his finger ...
A bright and exciting picture that you will want to revisit more than once.
4. Ideal Strangers (2015)
Comedy drama Paolo Genovese. She received a national award in the nomination "Best Film" and became a hit of Italian hire.
Seven friends meet at dinner. They have known each other since childhood and it seems that there are no secrets between them. The hostess of the evening, Eva, for the sake of laughter, offers friends to read all the messages that come on the phone and put calls on the speakerphone. The usual "game of truth" that teenagers love so much. True, these people have long since left adolescence. At first, friends find this idea amusing, but after a while, secrets are revealed that can ruin many years of friendship. If you are interested in this story, watch the movie Perfect Strangers.
3. The best offer (2012)
Another drama by Giuseppe Tornatore.
The protagonist of the film "Best Offer" Virgil Oldman runs a leading auction house. He has a partner, Billy, together they crank up ingenious scams, deceiving both buyers and sellers. Thanks to this, Oldman has put together a large collection of art objects, which costs a fortune. Soon, a young woman, Claire, turns to him. Recently, she became the owner of a good legacy - a large number of antiques. She asks Virgil to start selling, since the girl herself has some health problems - she is not all right with the psyche. After a while, the man realizes that he is in love with Claire ...
2. Life is beautiful (1997)
The tragic comedy of Roberto Benigni, which earned him two Oscars in the nominations for Best Director and Best Actor.
The film "Life is Beautiful" takes place in 1939. Guido moves from the village to a small town. There he meets a young teacher Dora. A spark flares between them. Mutual love, what could be better? Guido and Dora marry, soon they have a son. Everything is too good in this family, but nothing can last forever. The Second World War begins. Guido is a Jew. Everyone who has anything to do with this nationality is in danger ...
1. The Taming of the Shrew (1980)
Comedy from the directors Castellano and Pipolo.
The action takes place in a fictional Italian village. The protagonist of the film "The Taming of the Shrew" is a bachelor Elia. He is already 40, but even single women pass him a mile away. Elia is too complex in nature; he is rude and cannot stand the weak sex. Fate gives him a chance to fix everything and brings him to the beautiful Lisa. A sophisticated and spoiled city woman was driving nearby, but her car broke down. She was forced to ask for help. Elia had to shelter her. Lisa was greatly impressed by the fact that the man did not become another victim of her charms. Maybe not everything is lost yet?