Film Festivals, Ideology and Italian Art Cinema

Exploring the intersection of ideology and film festivals, this study delves into how these events shape perceptions of art cinema and humanist values beyond Hollywood. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the European competitive film festival circuit, examining the economic, geopolitical, and cultural factors at play. Additionally, it scrutinizes the canonization of notable Italian films and introduces a novel approach to ideology critique, addressing broader themes such as gender, race, colonialism, and capitalism within the context of contemporary cinema.