Has anyone else noticed a trend in Italian "arthouse" films where there seems to be much more of a focus on episodic storytelling rather than linear storytelling? I think Fellini is probably the best example of this but I have seen it occasionally in Antonioni and Pasolini's works. Do you like this style? It does have a very natural feel about it
>>67793382
>episodic storytelling rather than linear storytelling
What's the difference?
I can't speak for it myself but I'm vaguely aware of Italian movies doing that more than other countries. I'd be interested to learn more
>>67793417
one is focused on separate plot segments that may resolve independent of one another and are only loosely connected to each other
marvel cucks in full damage control
Any Italian directors that aren't dead actually doing this? You can't say 'italian arthouse' when you just mean the 60s and 70s
>>67795338
Which one?
>>67795487
true. I don't think I've seen a single film from this decade though
>>67795394
How but blasted are DC fans now?
you literally cannot beat Marvel. They're king and always will Be.
>>67793382
episodic storytelling is at least as old as citizen kane ,arthouse movies do it more than others because the audience is paying closer attention/it's an audience alienation device I guess. Dunno about the Italians in particular, I guess they had the most conscious modernist movement in film so maybe form was more of a focus. But some non-Italian guys e.g. Bunuel, Godard use this device pretty prolifically
(I do understand that what you're talking about is usually a little more disconnected than citizen kane, in the limit it's like the cinematic equivalent of a book of short stories, a series of vignettes)
>>67795338
Good non-answer
