" Anno uno " (Year One) is a 1974 biographical film directed by the legendary , serving as a cornerstone of his "Grand Historical Project". Film Overview
The feature follows the political life of , the Italian Prime Minister and leader of the Christian Democrats, during the turbulent years of post-WWII reconstruction. Genre: Historical Fiction / Biography Director: Roberto Rossellini Run Time: 115 minutes Initial Release: November 15, 1974 (Italy) Artistic Vision Anno uno
In "Anno uno," Rossellini shifted away from the emotional weight of his earlier Neorealist classics like Rome, Open City (1945) toward a more . " Anno uno " (Year One) is a
Critics describe the film as a "talkfest" where the power lies in the dialogue—taken directly from historical sources—to convey the essence of how to rule with a conscience. Critics describe the film as a "talkfest" where
The film is noted for Rossellini's signature long takes and use of a remote-control zoom lens, which he invented to avoid standard inter-cutting.