The Earth Trembles - Die Erde bebt - La terra trema (1948) (Rating 8,7) (OmeU) DVD2786+5558

Perhaps the single most enduring film of the neorealist era and without a doubt its most ambiguous one. Even though it answers to many of the standard rules we've come to associate with this style such as non-actors and on site filming, it is also very carefully planned. Visconti shows his vast knowledge of cinematography in this masterpiece. Look how he replaces decoupage with framing, it's a true masterclass.