Review · Chad Heritage · Jan 6, 2026
ROME, OPEN CITY1945
The film
During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the Resistance leader, Giorgio Manfredi, is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.
First film in Roberto Rossellini’s World War 2 trilogy, along with Paisan, and Germany Year Zero. A fascinating look at Italian cinema. Literally filmed in areas the Allies were still occupying post war in Rome. Really genuine and affecting, worth it for the history alone.
HBO Max.
