La politique et l’auteur. Roberto Rossellini dans l’après-guerre

This article provides a critical reassessment of Roberto Rossellini’s filmography during the crucial transition from Neorealism to a more personal, metaphysical cinema. Focusing on the stylistic evolution between Paisà and his later collaborations with Ingrid Bergman, the study explores how Rossellini moved beyond immediate political engagement to embrace an "authorial" vision characterized by moral inquiry and spiritual solitude. By analyzing his innovative use of space, such as the labyrinthine Florence in Paisà, and his subsequent shift toward pedagogical television, the text highlights Rossellini's role in redefining modern cinema as a tool for both intellectual exploration and social observation.