Anno — Uno

The feature follows the political life of , the Italian Prime Minister and leader of the Christian Democrats, during the turbulent years of post-WWII reconstruction. Genre: Historical Fiction / Biography Director: Roberto Rossellini Run Time: 115 minutes Initial Release: November 15, 1974 (Italy) Artistic Vision

The film is noted for Rossellini's signature long takes and use of a remote-control zoom lens, which he invented to avoid standard inter-cutting. Anno uno

Critics describe the film as a "talkfest" where the power lies in the dialogue—taken directly from historical sources—to convey the essence of how to rule with a conscience. The feature follows the political life of ,

" Anno uno " (Year One) is a 1974 biographical film directed by the legendary , serving as a cornerstone of his "Grand Historical Project". Film Overview " Anno uno " (Year One) is a