Routledge - The Rise and Fall of the Italian Film Industry

Explore the dramatic history of a cinematic powerhouse with The Rise and Fall of the Italian Film Industry. This Routledge International Studies in Business History volume examines how Italian cinema achieved global dominance during the 1960s, led by legendary figures like Rossellini, Fellini, and Leone, alongside iconic actors such as Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. Moving beyond simple film reviews, this book analyzes the industry as a formal institution. It tracks the journey from its 19th-century beginnings through its peak era of worldwide success, followed by the rapid decline that left the industry struggling by the end of the 1980s. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how the worlds of art, business, and politics shaped the fate of Italian movies. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the economic and political forces that drive the global film market.