After Fellini

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The book explores the resurgence of Italian cinema in the late 1980s and 1990s, highlighting how contemporary filmmakers have navigated challenges like declining ticket sales and American cultural dominance. Through detailed analyses of iconic films such as The Last Emperor and Cinema Paradiso, it illustrates how these new auteurs reflect and challenge Italy's evolving social and political landscape. Millicent Marcus argues that this new wave of filmmakers is revitalizing Italy's significance in the global film industry, marking a transformative period in its cinematic history.