neorealism
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- noun
- /ˌniːoʊˈrɪəlɪzəm/
- Literature
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neorrealismo
- Rossellini was a moralist for whom neorealism was as much an ethical as an aesthetic position.
- poetics of neorealism
- Italian neorealism
Examples
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Then again, I have always been a sucker for neorealism.
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Early in his career, neorealism satisfied the Italian need for heroes in an age when so many had been corrupted by the experiences of war and Fascism.
Academic text (2011) -
One of the most interesting things about Neorealism, apart from the fact that it was so short lived, is how relevant the film still feel today.
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However lacking in commercial appeal, neorealism enjoyed a cultural prestige at home and abroad that placed a burden on neorealist directors and their successors.
Academic text (2011) -
If we contrast German expressionism with Italian neorealism, it is obvious that we are confronting not just two distinct styles but also two different artistic expressions that speak of life's reality.
Academic text (2017) -
Neorealism's lingering ethico-political certainties and aura of commitment, however, seem long past by the time of Antonioni's early '60s films.
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By the 1950s, he retreated from the political statements of his earlier reportage-style films and made introspective ones like Europa (1951) and Voyage to Italy (1954), an anatomy of a dysfunctional marriage that for many signals the end of neorealism proper.
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Italian neorealism aims to portray the struggles of everyday people and their real-life challenges.
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Films reflecting neorealism often highlight social issues and the harsh realities of life.
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The director's work is known for its adherence to neorealism, showcasing authentic experiences rather than glamorous storytelling.
Synonyms
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An art style that shows ordinary life without making it look prettier
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An art and writing movement in 1800s France that shows everyday life in a real way
Art that shows people or things as they look in real life
A style of art that shows real people or scenes as they look in real life
How Realistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Neorealism joins the part neo- meaning 'new' and realism meaning 'focus on the real'. So, neorealism is a 'new' kind of realism that tries to show everyday life and real social problems.