LibGuides: UGS 303: Films and Filmmakers of Italy / Bonifazio: Developing your topic

You have an idea of your topic, but you likely need to refine it

Use these resources to learn more about your topic - more about the films and filmmakers you are studying.

The easiest way to compare and contrast sources, whether they are reviews or scholarly sources, is to choose sources that speak about the same themes.

What do people care about when they discuss this film or filmmaker?

What themes are people arguing about?

International Directory of Films and Filmmakers by Tom Pendergast; Sara Pendergast
ISBN: 155862533X

Publication Date: 2004-02-01

This is your best bet for rich overviews of films and filmmakers and the themes that come up in Italian film. Use the bibliographies/references at the end of entries to dig deeper.

Film Index International‎
Includes biographical information for more than 800,000 personalities. Also includes coverage of international film awards and prizes as well as searchable plot summaries and full cast and crew lists.