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National Society of Film Critics 2002 (Special Film Heritage Award - Martin Scorsese)
My Voyage to Italy is a guided tour, led by Martin Scorsese, through the history of Italian cinema. Beginning in his lounge room in New York's Little Italy when Scorsese was just a child, he recalls watching classic films with his family. From there, Scorsese revisits a list of his favorites, revealing hints of his influences, tastes, and true filmic loves. All the while he offers commentary on Italian classics (from directors including Federico Fellini, Roberto Rossellini, Michaelangelo Antonioni, Vittorio De Sica, and Luchino Visconti) and on forgotten greats from less popular directors. His insight is never less than profound.
In bringing his ravishing survey to a close, states simply that he wants to share his pleasure in experiencing films that he loves in the hope that it will contribute to keeping them alive. This is his impassioned love letter to the movies, and to Italy.
Directed and hosted by Martin Scorsese
Documentary / 1999 / 246 mins |