Italian Cinema's Most Influential Movies According to Wealth of Geeks

"Modern art house cinema & much of the medium's artistic styles can trace their origins to the groundbreaking work pioneered by the filmmakers of Italian cinema. Making strides in the early silent era, the Italian film scene lay dormant stylistically, buoyed only by imitations of Hollywood comedies & fascist propaganda films promoted by the Mussolini government. It wouldn't be until after the end of World War II that Italian cinema began to attract worldwide recognition, exploding in popularity from there on, thanks to the neorealism film movement. Between the celebrated work of the neorealists and the surreal fantasies of Federico Fellini, the Italian film scene enthralls audiences with its vivid imagination and pioneering filmmakers. From stylish horror to the spaghetti western, Italian cinema spans diverse genres and has won fans all over the world, influencing the advancement of their respective genres. Wealth of Geeks presents all Italian cinema has to offer." - wealthofgeeks.com