Italian Cinema: Arthouse to Exploitation

From the unbridled sensuality of the orgy scenes in silent Italian cinema, to Sophia Loren in a 1950s historical epic, to the erotic obsessions of Fellini, to the genius of Italian arthouse movies, Italian cinema is one of the most glorious and energetic celebrations of the medium that any nation has ever offered. In Italian Cinema, expert Barry Forshaw reviews its fascinating history and celebrates this glory in a series of comprehensive essays, along with every key film in an easy-to-use reference format.