Special

Italian Studies / Film Studies

Annachiara Mariani (University of Tennessee - Knoxville)
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Silvia Tiboni-Craft (Wake Forest University)
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This panel seeks to delve into the nuanced ways in which Italian filmmakers and television creators navigate the theme of "seen and unseen" within their works.
From the stark realism of neorealism to the surrealism of modern Italian cinema, and from the portrayal of hidden identities to the depiction of societal invisibility, Italian film and television offer a wealth of material for analysis. Whether it's through allegorical narratives, visual symbolism, or character dynamics, Italian filmmakers have adeptly explored the complexities of visibility and invisibility.

This panel seeks to delve into the nuanced ways in which Italian filmmakers and television creators navigate the theme of "seen and unseen" within their works.
From the stark realism of neorealism to the surrealism of modern Italian cinema, and from the portrayal of hidden identities to the depiction of societal invisibility, Italian film and television offer a wealth of material for analysis. Whether it's through allegorical narratives, visual symbolism, or character dynamics, Italian filmmakers have adeptly explored the complexities of visibility and invisibility.
This panel invites contributions to examine various aspects of Italian cinema and television within the framework of the conference theme. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to:
* Representations of marginalized communities and their visibility/invisibility in Italian cinema and television.
* The use of mise-en-scène, cinematography, and editing techniques to convey themes of visibility and invisibility.
* Explorations of identity, perception, history and reality in Italian film and television.
* Comparative analyses of Italian films/TV shows with works from other cultural contexts in terms of visibility and invisibility.
* The role of censorship, politics, and societal norms in shaping visibility/invisibility in Italian media.
* The influence of Italian cinematic movements (e.g., neorealism, giallo, commedia all'italiana) on representations of visibility/invisibility.
* The intersection of gender, race, and class with notions of visibility and invisibility in Italian visual culture.
By shedding light on these themes, this panel aims to deepen our understanding of Italian film and television while also contributing to broader conversations about visibility, representation, and cultural identity.