World Cinema History

2-15. "China Is Near (La Cina è vicina)" (1967) Dir: Marco Bellocchio


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We round off our trilogy of Italian comedies with Erin Brown and Eric Trommater' s discussion 1967 film focusing on class struggle within the Italian Socialist party.

With cinematography Tonino Delli Colli, editing by Roberto Perpignani, and music by Ennio Morricone, it also serves as an early look at some of the filmmakers who would shape the next 50 years of international cinema.



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World Cinema HistoryBy Eric Trommater