"The Leopard" (1963) (Il Gattopardo) | with Special Guest Mike Corradi.

"The Leopard" (1963) (Il Gattopardo) | with Special Guest Mike Corradi. THE NOVEL: "The Leopard" (1958) (Il Gattopardo)by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.THE FILM:"The Leopard" (1963) (Il Gattopardo)Directed by: Luchino ViscontiScreenplay by: Suso Cecchi d'AmicoPasquale Festa CampanileEnrico MedioliMassimo FranciosaLuchino ViscontiProduced by: Goffredo LombardoStarring:Burt LancasterClaudia CardinaleAlain DelonPaolo StoppaRina MorelliRomolo ValliSerge ReggianiCinematography: Giuseppe RotunnoMusic by: Nino RotaTHE HOST:Eric Trommater https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistorySPECIAL GUEST:Mike Corradi, host of A History of Italy.https://ahistoryofitaly.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-italy/id1318925583 https://youtube.com/@ahistoryofitalypodcast9762?si=xLN2KYFtDmvrsoHBTHE PANEL: Erin Brown https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions?si=xktDoZK2qveXxOXl Sila Blume https://silablume.life/ Jennifer Trujillo https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/ Koom Kankesan https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4953181.Koom_Kankesan THE CHAPTERS:Introducing Special Guest Mike Corradi (NOT Mike Duncan) 0:00Unpacking the Historical Visconti Family2:09Luchino Visconti's Career and Film Choices9:28Initial Reactions to The Leopard Film11:08Comparing The Leopard Novel and Film18:23Brigantaggio and Southern Italy's Invasion23:59Analyzing The Leopard's Iconic Dance Sequence28:57Critiquing The Leopard's Character Portrayals35:05Portrayal of Organized Crime in Italy40:13The Leopard's Journey to American Audiences43:23Marxist Critique and Christian Democrats50:59Unpublished Chapters and The Dog's Significance58:10Enduring Political and Regional Challenges1:03:30Revisiting Unification, Mafia, and Reforms1:05:19Guest Mike Corradi's Last Words and Contact Info1:08:16CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmAX (Twitter): @etrommaterJoin the World Cinema History DVD Extras ClubSupport the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include:Bonus EpisodesAttending Live RecordingsOur Love and AppreciationFuture exclusive perksHaving your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance)Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory(Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)