Paisan (1946) Paisan

Paisan ★★★ 1946 Six episodic tales of life in Italy, several featuring Allied soldiers and nurses during WWII. One of the stories tells of a man who tries to develop a relationship without being able to speak Italian. Another focuses on a young street robber who is confronted by one of his victims. Strong stories that covers a wide range of emotions. In Italian with English subtitles. 115m/B VHS. IT Maria Michi, Carmela Sazio, Gar Moore, William Tubbs, Harriet White, Robert Van Loon, Dale Edmonds, Carla Pisacane, Dots Johnson; Director: Roberto Rossellini; Writer: Federico Fellini, Roberto Rossellini. Natl. Bd. of Review '48: Director (Fellini); N.Y. Film Critics '48: Foreign Film.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1946
Length (in minutes) 115
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
Filmed In Italy
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1948 N.Y. Film Critics Foreign Film
1948 Natl. Bd. of Review Director
Credits
Role Name
Actor Dots Johnson
Actor Harriet White
Actor Carla Pisacane
Actor Maria Michi
Actor Carmela Sazio
Actor Gar Moore
Actor William Tubbs
Actor Robert Van Loon
Actor Dale Edmonds
Director Roberto Rossellini
Writer Roberto Rossellini
Writer Federico Fellini