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Rome Open City

Book • 2000
Set in Rome during the Nazi occupation, the film follows a group of individuals involved in the Resistance movement as they struggle against oppression.

A pregnant woman, Pina, is engaged to a Resistance leader, Francesco.

Don Pietro, a Catholic priest, supports the Resistance, providing aid and comfort to those in need.

The film portrays the brutal realities of war, the courage of ordinary people, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

It is a powerful and moving portrayal of the struggle for liberation and the importance of solidarity.

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as one of the masterpieces of neorealist movie screenings.
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