Author Archive: Retro

Rare film tells of post-WWII Italy where women without passports were placed in detention camps. Hard-hitting, unflinching story of the life and conditions in these camps. In English, French & Italian with English subtitles. English dialogue by Jesse Lasky, Jr.

Drunken prostitute is protected from her abusive pimp by a sailor and a local bartender. English subtitles.

Jewel thieves become interested in an invisibility formula invented by Professor Nakazato and want to use his invention to acquire a diamond necklace called the “Tears of Amour”..

Jewel thieves become interested in an invisibility formula invented by Professor Nakazato and want to use his invention to acquire a diamond necklace called the “Tears of Amour”..

Six stories of life in Italy, many featuring Allied soldiers and nurses during WWII. English subtitles.

Six stories of life in Italy, many featuring Allied soldiers and nurses during WWII. English subtitles.

The film starts with the narrator stating that “this is a true story.” Ciro, a young man living in Rome during WWII, would rather go swimming than find a job to help support his family. His father is a night watchman, and works long hours, but cares for his family. He buys a new pair of shoes for Ciro, but Ciro carelessly loses them. Ciro and his friends plot to steal a pair to replace them, but clumsily steal two left shoes. Iris, his neighbor, is in love with Ciro, but he treats her badly. She helps with chores around his house while Ciro sleeps late and acts like one of Fellini’s vitteloni. After the war, Ciro does not change his ways, and is involved in shady situations. He is involved with another man’s wife, but breaks it off. He and his friends hang out in bars and run small-time scams. Although he promises Iris [...]