Neo Realism

Monday we were learning about Neo realism, new realism started from France in the middle of the 19th century, when the world had a greater understanding in Philosophy, science and the arts. Neo realism in terms of film is when the films are shot on location and independent of the studios with unprofessional actors and most of all reflect true life of the working class. After the 2ND world war, filmmaker Roberto Rossellini introduced the world to Neo Realism film with Rome, Open City. Italian Neo Realism influenced directors of today Martin Scorsese, Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and many more.

Neo Realism films, giving true life reflection, seem to be highly depressive but impact lives. Films I can think of watching influenced by this is Boyz in the Hood, which I thought was shocking and very in your face. These films educate everybody from the working to rich class giving a fairly real view of what life in some places are really like. Neo Realism I believe have the ability to change a society.