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Italian screenwriter, novelist, and theorist of Italian neorealism who profoundly influenced post-World War II cinema. Zavattini's collaborations with director Vittorio De Sica produced landmark films like "Bicycle Thieves" and "Umberto D," which depicted everyday struggles of ordinary people with documentary-like authenticity. His advocacy for cinema that engaged directly with contemporary social issues established principles that continue to influence filmmakers exploring realistic portrayals of society in both historical and alternate history narratives.

What If Italian Neorealism Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Italian Neorealism—one of cinema's most influential movements—never emerged from the ruins of post-WWII Italy, dramatically altering the trajectory of global film history.