My Voyage to Italy (1999)
| Title | My Voyage to Italy |
| Original Title | Il mio viaggio in Italia |
| Year | 1999 |
| Country | Italy, USA |
| Genre | Documentary (Movies) |
| Run Time | 4h 6 min |
| Director |
My Voyage to Italy (1999), a personal documentary directed by the renowned Italian-American filmmaker Martin Scorsese, presents a powerful message. After being influenced by these films himself, Scorsese wishes for others to experience them as well. The documentary features Scorsese’s own family, who reside on Elizabeth Street in New York and share three generations of Italian heritage with roots in Sicily. They have been avid viewers of both TV and theatrical releases of Italian movies since 1949.
Through his narration, Scorsese offers both a personal and public perspective while showcasing extended clips from these influential films. Part one highlights the works of Rossellini and De Sica, while part two includes those by Visconti, Fellini, and Antonioni. With attention to emotion, style, staging, technique, political context, and cinematic influence, Scorsese creates an intimate view into his own cinematic inspiration – his movie family.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Martin ScorseseNarrator |
My Voyage to Italy (1999), a personal documentary directed by the renowned Italian-American filmmaker Martin Scorsese, presents a powerful message. After being influenced by these films himself, Scorsese wishes for others to experience them as well. The documentary features Scorsese’s own family, who reside on Elizabeth Street in New York and share three generations of Italian heritage with roots in Sicily. They have been avid viewers of both TV and theatrical releases of Italian movies since 1949.
Through his narration, Scorsese offers both a personal and public perspective while showcasing extended clips from these influential films. Part one highlights the works of Rossellini and De Sica, while part two includes those by Visconti, Fellini, and Antonioni. With attention to emotion, style, staging, technique, political context, and cinematic influence, Scorsese creates an intimate view into his own cinematic inspiration – his movie family.
