Talk:The Escort (1993 film)

Italian Realism & Neorealism
So what is neo-realism? André Bazin called it a cinema of "fact" and "reconstituted reportage," its antecedents in the anti-Fascist movement with which these directors identified. Although they owed a debt to Renoir (with whom both Luchino Visconti and Michelangelo Antonioni had worked), the neo-realists "respected" the entirety of the reality they filmed. This meant occasionally showing scenes in real-time and always resisting the temptation to manipulate by editing. Scenes are shot on location, with no professional extras and often a largely unprofessional cast. Set in rural areas or working-class neighborhoods, the stories focus on everyday people, often children, with an emphasis on the unexceptional routines of ordinary life.

What is the difference between realism and neo-realism when applied to Italian film like The Escort? Mature Escort —Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.158.135.78 (talk) 10:39, 23 May 2011 (UTC)