Film Music Histories and Ethnographies NewPerspectives on Italian Cinema of the Long 1960s

Golden Age of Italian cinema

Period from 1958 to 1968 characterized by high artistic quality, international prestige, and economic strength in Italian film.

economic miracle

A rapid economic growth period in Italy from 1958 to 1963, contributing to significant socio-economic changes.

collective action (1968–1973)

A historical phase in Italy marked by protests, economic recession, and terrorism, referred to as the 'years of lead'.

cinema d’autore

French term meaning 'author's cinema', used to describe films made by directors who exert significant control over their work.

superspettacolo d’autore

A term coined to describe the convergence of art and blockbuster cinema in the context of Italian film during the 1960s.

Post-synchronization

The process of adding sound to film after it has been shot, common practice in Italian cinema during the 1960s.

musicarello

A popular Italian film genre featuring musicals, often targeting youth audiences in the 1960s.

giallo

A genre of Italian film known for its combination of mystery and horror elements, popular in the 1960s.

Foley artist

A sound technician who creates sound effects for films by mimicking real-life sounds.

Cinecittà

An Italian film studio in Rome seen as the heart of film production, often referred to as 'Hollywood on the Tiber'.

Nino Rota

An influential Italian film composer known for his collaborations with directors like Federico Fellini.

Ennio Morricone

A prominent Italian composer recognized for his extensive work in film music, particularly known for his scores for spaghetti westerns.

neorealism

An Italian film movement characterized by a focus on everyday life and social issues, emerging post-World War II.

cultural capital

The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility, influencing the arts, education, and social conduct.

Brigate Rosse

An Italian Marxist guerrilla group active in the 1970s, known for its acts of leftist political terrorism.

documentary film

A non-fiction genre of film representing reality and factual accounts of events or situations.

ethnographic approach

A research methodology focusing on the systematic study of people and cultures through observation and participation.

record industry

The business sector focused on producing and distributing music recordings, significantly influencing film music.

cultural legitimacy

The acceptance and validation of certain cultural practices or expressions as deserving recognition and respect.

collective memory

The shared pool of information that groups of people use as a framework for understanding their past.

film soundscape

The overall sound environment of a film, including all auditory elements like music, dialogue, and sound effects.