Web Links Capitolo 11: Chi li ha visti? Studio realia: Attori e registi italiani: Check out the best-known Italian film and television actors, writers and directors, and their award-winning films. In this website you will discover the most influential Italian filmmakers and actors and their remarkable film careers spanning over half a century. http://www.artemotore.com/attorita.html Personaggi dei cartoni animati: Discover the beautiful world of comic strips and cartoons. Satisfy your curiosity about the lives, news, and secrets of your favorite characters and heroes by clicking on their images or on embedded links. http://www.cartonionline.com/personaggi/index-umorismo.htm Topolino: Find out about the Italian Mickey Mouse, a humorous cartoon character who has become extremely popular with Italian children. Created in 1928 by Walt Disney, the Mickey Mouse has become a beloved character throughout the world. http://www.cartonionline.com/personaggi/topolino.html I Simpson: Learn how this American animated sitcom has become very successful in Italy. This satirical parody of the middle class American, created by Matt Groening, is a uniquely popular show in Italy. http://www.simpsonet.com/ Biblioteca 2000: Gabriele Muccino: Check out the latest work of this young Italian movie director. Gabriele Muccino achieved fame with such films as L’ultimo bacio (One Last Kiss) and Ricordati di me (Remember Me, My Love). Currently he is making the switch to directing Hollywood films. http://www.mymovies.it/biografia/?r=9066 Cinecittà: Explore the Cinecittà film studios in Rome, Italy's most famous film studios and the largest in Europe. Opened by Mussolini in April 1937, when the Fascists' power was at its height, the cinema was seen as an important medium for propaganda. http://www.cinecittastudios.it/ Roberto Benigni e i suoi film: Explore Benigni’s biography and filmography, and view photographs and news articles about his famous movies. This Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer has received many awards in Italy and abroad. http://www.italica.rai.it/cinema/luci_ombre/benigni.htm Nuovo cinema paradiso: View a trailer of the film and read some of the film’s most famous lines, some of its reviews, and a summary of the plot. Also learn about the cast and about the director, Giuseppe Tornatore. In addition, you can buy the DVD, the soundtrack, and posters of the film. http://www.mymovies.it/dizionario/recensione.asp?id=16685 Nel mondo dei grandi: Storia del cinema italiano: Learn the history of Italian cinema from its origins to the present, its development, stars, film studios, and the cultural impact it has had on Italy. Learn to recognize the basic elements of the forms and expressions of Italian cinema. http://www.cinemadelsilenzio.it/index.php?mod=history Gabriele Salvatores: Explore the life and work of movie director Gabriele Salvatores, who achieved international success with the Academy-award winning Mediterraneo and Io non ho paura (I'm Not Scared). http://www.mymovies.it/biografia/?r=4923 Vecchi e nuovi registi italiani: Explore the true soul of Italian movie directors, young and old, who enhanced the creative qualities of Italian cinema. Read their biographies and learn about the movies that made Italian actors and actresses famous all over the world. http://www.bloo.it/spettacolo/registi_italiani.html Italoamericani: Celebrate Italian-American heritage, history, culture, and traditions. This site contains information about famous Italian-Americans, such as movie directors, musicians, writers, actors, scientists, politicians, etc. http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categoria:Italoamericani .