In this episode, we delve into Roberto Rossellini’s Rome, Open City, a groundbreaking film that captured the raw aftermath of Nazi occupation and the resilience of the human spirit. Credited with launching Italian Neorealism, the film blends real locations, non-professional actors, and a documentary feel to portray resistance. We discuss Rossellini’s complex use of fascist-era techniques to deliver an anti-fascist message, the role of faith, and how characters like Don Pietro and Pina embody defiance, unity, and sacrifice in the face of oppression.